Conserving Buildings: Guide to Techniques and Materials, Revised Edition
Offers coverage pertaining to historic buildings along with the deterioration and conservation of all major building materials such as stone, ceramics, masonry, metals, paints, cement-based materials  metal, glass, synthetic resins and polymers. Each chapter explains the characteristics of material, various forms of deterioration and a review of appropriate conservation techniques. Features information on using temperature and humidity to conserve materials and how to protect them against acid rain, earthquakes, fire, birds and other natural hazards. Also includes numerous photographs and illustrations.