Historic Building Facades: The Manual for Maintenance and Rehabilitation (Preservation Press Series)

Comprehensive in-depth coverage from leading experts in thefield A historic building is a fragile resource that requires the finestcare. Maintenance and rehabilitation of walls and facades call fora thorough understanding of the forces that cause deteriorationknowledge of the properties of building materials up-to-dateinspection tools and methods and a solid command of renovation andrepair techniques. In this complete reference manual recognizedexperts provide state-of-the-art information and methodologies forthe inspection maintenance and restoration of historic buildingsof virtually every period style and material. Each chapter opens with a general discussion of the facade materialand the ways in which structural and decorative elements arevulnerable to an array of environmental forces. After a detailedinvestigation of tools and techniques for inspection the textexplores planning issues for the restoration or replacement offacade components. Special features include: * Separate chapters on each major type of building material--stonemasonry brick masonry terra-cotta masonry cast stone mortarconcrete cast iron sheet metal and wood * An entire chapter on caulks and sealants * 35 original line drawings and 43 black and white photos that helpvisualize technical information * Selected success stories from preservation projects across theUnited States For architects building contractors and owners of historicbuildings Historic Building Facades clarifies procedures helpsidentify sources of deterioration and offers solutions to even themost difficult maintenance and rehabilitation problems. It is alsoan excellent reference for building preservationists architecturalhistorians and students of building design and preservation.

Paperback: 220 pages

Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 24 1997)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0471144150

ISBN-13: 978-0471144151

Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds