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Author |
: New York Landmarks Conservancy |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 224 |
Release |
: 1997-04-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780471144151 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0471144150 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Synopsis Historic Building Façades by : New York Landmarks Conservancy
Comprehensive, in-depth coverage from leading experts in thefield A historic building is a fragile resource that requires the finestcare. Maintenance and rehabilitation of walls and facades call fora thorough understanding of the forces that cause deterioration,knowledge of the properties of building materials, up-to-dateinspection tools and methods, and a solid command of renovation andrepair techniques. In this complete reference manual, recognizedexperts provide state-of-the-art information and methodologies forthe inspection, maintenance, and restoration of historic buildingsof virtually every period, style, and material. Each chapter opens with a general discussion of the facade materialand the ways in which structural and decorative elements arevulnerable to an array of environmental forces. After a detailedinvestigation of tools and techniques for inspection, the textexplores planning issues for the restoration or replacement offacade components. Special features include: * Separate chapters on each major type of building material--stonemasonry, brick masonry, terra-cotta masonry, cast stone, mortar,concrete, cast iron, sheet metal, and wood * An entire chapter on caulks and sealants * 35 original line drawings and 43 black and white photos that helpvisualize technical information * Selected success stories from preservation projects across theUnited States For architects, building contractors, and owners of historicbuildings, Historic Building Facades clarifies procedures, helpsidentify sources of deterioration, and offers solutions to even themost difficult maintenance and rehabilitation problems. It is alsoan excellent reference for building preservationists, architecturalhistorians, and students of building design and preservation.
Author |
: Robert E. Meadows |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 165 |
Release |
: 1986 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:15263238 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Synopsis Historic Building Facades by : Robert E. Meadows
Author |
: Mr David Highfield |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 162 |
Release |
: 1991-03-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780203473238 |
ISBN-13 |
: 020347323X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (38 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Construction of New Buildings Behind Historic Facades by : Mr David Highfield
Facade-retention schemes are increasingly being used as a means of providing modern accommodation for commercial and industrial buildings in conservation areas and city centres. This book is the first authoritative guide to this highly complex technique and deals with the key issues associated with building behind historic facades. It explains the
Author |
: New York Landmarks Conservancy |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 224 |
Release |
: 1997-04-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0471144150 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780471144151 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
Synopsis Historic Building Façades by : New York Landmarks Conservancy
Comprehensive, in-depth coverage from leading experts in thefield A historic building is a fragile resource that requires the finestcare. Maintenance and rehabilitation of walls and facades call fora thorough understanding of the forces that cause deterioration,knowledge of the properties of building materials, up-to-dateinspection tools and methods, and a solid command of renovation andrepair techniques. In this complete reference manual, recognizedexperts provide state-of-the-art information and methodologies forthe inspection, maintenance, and restoration of historic buildingsof virtually every period, style, and material. Each chapter opens with a general discussion of the facade materialand the ways in which structural and decorative elements arevulnerable to an array of environmental forces. After a detailedinvestigation of tools and techniques for inspection, the textexplores planning issues for the restoration or replacement offacade components. Special features include: * Separate chapters on each major type of building material--stonemasonry, brick masonry, terra-cotta masonry, cast stone, mortar,concrete, cast iron, sheet metal, and wood * An entire chapter on caulks and sealants * 35 original line drawings and 43 black and white photos that helpvisualize technical information * Selected success stories from preservation projects across theUnited States For architects, building contractors, and owners of historicbuildings, Historic Building Facades clarifies procedures, helpsidentify sources of deterioration, and offers solutions to even themost difficult maintenance and rehabilitation problems. It is alsoan excellent reference for building preservationists, architecturalhistorians, and students of building design and preservation.
Author |
: Robert E. Meadows |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 164 |
Release |
: 1986 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0890622272 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780890622278 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Synopsis Historic Building Facades by : Robert E. Meadows
Author |
: Jeffrey L. Erdly |
Publisher |
: ASTM International |
Total Pages |
: 344 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0803134754 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780803134751 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis Building Facade Maintenance, Repair, and Inspection by : Jeffrey L. Erdly
Combined with ASTM Standard Practice for Periodic Inspection of Building Facades for Unsafe Conditions (E 2270), this new publication provides a rational guide for building owners and governing authorities to help ensure the safety of our aging building infrastructure. Twenty-four peer-reviewed papers, written by experts who bring first hand knowledge and experience to this work, cover faade ordinances; historic buildings; data collection techniques; and repair techniques."
Author |
: Ernest Burden |
Publisher |
: McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages |
: 304 |
Release |
: 1996 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0070089590 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780070089594 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Synopsis Building Facades by : Ernest Burden
It also makes them a stirring case for the preservation, restoration, and continued use of the structures on which these elements appear.
Author |
: Richard W. Longstreth |
Publisher |
: Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages |
: 170 |
Release |
: 2000 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0742502791 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780742502796 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Buildings of Main Street by : Richard W. Longstreth
The Buildings of Main Street is the primary resource for interpreting commercial architectural style. Richard Longstreth, a renowned and respected author in the field of historic preservation, presents a useful survey of commercial architecture in urban America. He has developed a typology of architectural classification for commercial application in American towns across the United States. Likely to be enjoyed by both students and members of the general public seeking an introduction to commercial architecture, The Buildings of Main Streetmakes a significant and lasting contribution to American architectural history.
Author |
: Gentle Author |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2019 |
ISBN-10 |
: 099574016X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780995740167 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (6X Downloads) |
Synopsis The Creeping Plague of Ghastly Facadism by : Gentle Author
Author |
: Kay D. Weeks |
Publisher |
: National Park Service Division of Publications |
Total Pages |
: 202 |
Release |
: 1995 |
ISBN-10 |
: MINN:31951P00897397P |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (7P Downloads) |
Synopsis The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties by : Kay D. Weeks
Provides guidance to historic building owners and building managers, preservation consultants, architects, contractors, and project reviewers prior to treatment of historic buildings.