Architectural Metals: A Guide to Selection, Specification, and Performance
Provides a wealth of information on the diverse forms and behaviors of common and several uncommon metals used in architectural  construction. Each chapter is devoted to a specific metal, metallic finish or coating and  includes a historical overview, performance evaluations and maintenance and restoration techniques. Discusses new metals and finishes currently utilized in architecture such as titanium pewter: coated copper and colored stainless steel. Contains approximately 60 full-color images which feature interesting metal architectural elements and a variety of finishes.