Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone (Butterworth-Heinemann Series in Conservation and Museology) [Paperback]

F G Dimes MSc BSc FGS (Author), J. Ashurst DArch FSA(Scot) (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0750638982 | ISBN-13: 978-0750638982 | Edition: 2nd

One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines involved. This book, with both volumes now available as one invaluable paperback, brings these disciplines together by the involvement of contributors with different experiences and approaches to the same material.



Part one is an introduction to the complexities and background history of stone conservation followed by the most comprehensive description yet produced of the building and decorative stones used in the British Isles.

In part two, practitioners involved in stone conservation describe ways in which major structural masonry problems, secondary building problems and different stone surface conditions may be treated. A variety of building types and environments has been used to ensure that the broad scope of common problems is covered. This second part of the book will be of practical value to art historians, archaeologists, architects, surveyors and engineers, masonry contractors and sculpture conservators in solving problems and in learning to use each other's skills and experience.

Highly illustrated
Two informative volumes brought together in a new paperback edition
Excellent authorial combination

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A conservator's manual and reference book of the highest quality.'
Context.

'An outstanding compilation of the results of study and field experience by 20 specialists..'
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings News

'One of the problems that beset the practical conversation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines involved. This book, with both volumes now available as one paperback, brings these disciplines together by the involvement of contributors with different experiences and approaches to the same material.'
ASI Journal

'As a reference text, it is thorough and easily read. As a book to dip into and enjoy both the clear language and plentiful illustrations, it remains unchallenged.'
Journal of Architectural Conservation

'This book in its new combined form should rightly take its place with other standard volumes in the field.'
EASA Newsletter

From the Publisher

Part one is an introduction to the complexities and background history of stone conservation followed by the most comprehensive description yet produced of the building and decorative stones used in the British Isles. In part two, practitioners involved in stone conservation describe ways in which major structural masonry problems, secondary building problems and different stone surface conditions may be treated. A variety of building types and environments have been used to ensure that the broad scope of common problems is covered. This second part of the book will be of practical value to art historians, archaeologists, architects, surveyors and engineers, masonry contractors and sculpture conservators in solving problems and in learning to use each other's skills and experience.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 468 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2nd edition (June 10, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750638982
• ISBN-13: 978-0750638982
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,269,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic for architects, conservators and stone collectors!, May 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone (Butterworth-Heinemann Series in Conservation and Museology) (Paperback)

This is that kind of books that tell us everything about a scientific topic that we need to learn with basic knowledge. The authors help us to understand the nature of stones and the better way to conserve its characteristics for the future, everywhere you need to apply it: museums, buildings and particular collections. Perhaps the most important contents are the necessary methods and materials you must to apply in order to conserve and/or restore the original values of different kind of stone works. It is definitively a great help for architects, conservators and owners of stone collections.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic for architects, conservators and stone collectors!, May 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone (Butterworth-Heinemann Series in Conservation and Museology) (Paperback)

This is that kind of books that tell us everything about a scientific topic that we need to learn with basic knowledge. The authors help us to understand the nature of stones and the better way to conserve its characteristics for the future, everywhere you need to apply it: museums, buildings and particular collections. Perhaps the most important contents are the necessary methods and materials that you must to apply in order to conserve and/or restore the original values of different kind of stone works. It is definitively a great help for architects, conservators and owners of stone collections.