Materials and Skills for Historic Building Conservation

Dr Michael Forsyth, Director of Studies in Historic Building Conservations, University of Bath, UK

Preface Contributors. 1 The philosophy of repair - Michael Forsyth. 2 Stone. Types of wall construction - Ian Williams. Limestone - David McLaughlin. Sandstone - Ian Williams. 3 Brickwork - Mike Stock. 4 Lime products: plaster and render - Rory Young. 5 Concrete and reinforced concrete - Michael Bussell. 6 Slate, stone and clay tiles - Chris Harris. 7 Cast iron, wrought iron and steel - Geoff Wallis and Michael Bussell. 8 Understanding decay in building timbers - Brian Ridout. 9 Timber - Charley Brentnall. 10 Wattle and daub - Tony Graham. 11 Sash windows - Gus Astley. 12 Glass - Michael Forsyth. 13 Exterior colour on the smaller town house - Patrick Baty. Index