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OverviewWhether you are an artisan, an architect or a homeowner, 'The Stone Restoration Handbook' demonstrates the best approach and techniques to use when preserving and repairing historic buildings. It introduces the materials and the processes, and explains the proven methods to conserve, repair and restore stone, masonry, statuary and monuments. This new book is packed with illustrations, examples and advice on stone selection and working, lime and mortars, pointing, cleaning and repairing mortar and stone. It guides you through assessing the job on the first site visit through to discussing the options and difficulties you can face. Contents include: . Surveying for a conservation report . Setting up workshop and tools . Stone selection and working . Lime and mortars . Pointing . Repairing mortar and stone . Cleaning . Consolidation . Casting . Scagliola This is essential reading for those who care for and repair historic buildings and monuments. AUTHOR: Chris Daniels is a Professionally Accredited Conservator (PACR) and Advanced Stonemason. He has worked on a wide range of historic buildings throughout the world, and has built his reputation on bringing artisan skills to the science and application of conservation. 564 colour illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chris DanielsPublisher: The Crowood Press Ltd Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 0.746kg ISBN: 9781847979070ISBN 10: 1847979076 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 14 May 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationChris Daniels is a Professionally Accredited Conservator (PACR) and Advanced Stonemason. He has worked on a wide range of hsitoric buildings throughout the world, and has built his reputation on bringing artisan skills to the science and application of conservation. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |