296) Conserving Buildings: A Manual of Techniques and Materials ***

Weaver, M.E. (1997). Conserving Buildings: A Manual of Techniques and Materials. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.

• A general introduction to the conservation of buildings (ms1-2)
• Investigating old buildings (ms3-11)
• The study of building materials (ms12)
• Restoring and repairing old wooden structures (ms13-57)
• Restoring stonework (ms58-98)
• Architectural ceramics (ms99-132)
• Cementitious materials (ms133-160)
• Cleaning masonry (ms161-174)
• Architectural metalwork (ms175-215)
• Paints and coatings (ms216-231)
• Architectural glass (ms232-238)
• Foundation and footings (ms239-248)
• Restoring slate roofing (ms249-253)
• Synthetic resins, polymers and preservation (ms254-259)
• Historic wallpapers (ms260-264)
• References and further reading (ms2-264)