Title: Historic preservation technology /
Authors: Young, Robert A.,
Publisher: J. Wiley & Sons,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Buildings Repair and reconstruction; Historic preservation.; Architecture Conservation and restoration
Contents: Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1: Process overview. Ch. 1. Overview. Ch. 2. Health and life safety. Ch. 3. Building pathology: investigation, analysis, and assessment. -- pt. 2. Building materials. Ch. 4. Wood. Ch. 5. Masonry. Ch. 6. Concrete. Ch. 7. Architectural metals. -- pt. 3: Building fabric. Ch. 8: Roofing. Ch. 9: Exterior wall cladding. Ch. 10: Windows. Ch. 11: Entrances and porches. Ch. 12: Storefronts. -- pt. 4: Building ornamentation and finishes. Ch. 13: Floors. Ch. 14: Walls and ceilings. Ch. 15: Art and stained glass. Ch. 16: Wood carving and millwork. Ch. 17: Decorative and flat plaster. Ch. 18: Protective and decorative finishes. -- pt. 5: Special topics. Ch. 19: Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems. Ch. 20: Building service systems. Ch. 21: Lighting and electrical systems. Ch. 22: Sustainability. Glossary. Appendices. Appendix A: Secretary of the Interior's standards. Appendix B: Historic preservation technology resources.