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Architectural Preservation & Restoration, Historic Preservation

Stone: Stone Building Materials, Construction and Associated Component Systems: Their Decay and Treatment

by Jeanne Marie Teutonico (Editor), John Fidler
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Overview

This volume in the series deals with the repair and conservation of historic stone masonry. Seven papers discuss projects of research and development such as evolving systems of protection, keyhole or microsurgery techniques, an 18-year experimental project using the consolidant Brethane, the use of lime treatments, sacrificial graffiti barriers and soft wall capping. Two focus on case studies: the Church of Holy Cross Temple, Bristol, and Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner in London.

Synopsis

This volume in the series deals with the repair and conservation of historic stone masonry. Seven papers discuss projects of research and development such as evolving systems of protection, keyhole or microsurgery techniques, an 18-year experimental project using the consolidant Brethane, the use of lime treatments, sacrificial graffiti barriers and soft wall capping. Two focus on case studies: the Church of Holy Cross Temple, Bristol, and Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner in London.

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Book Details

Published
February 1, 2002
Publisher
Earthscan/James & James
Pages
116
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781873936634

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