Whether 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. This is essential reading for those who care for and repair historic buildings and monuments.
- ISBN13 9781847979087
- Publish Date 30 April 2015
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 9 June 2015
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 224
- Language English