Restoring Houses of Brick and Stone is the definitive guide to all facets of the frustrating, expensive and satisfying business of restoring and rehabilitating old stone houses.
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In this unusual book, Hutchins, a preservationist and author of the excellent Restoring Old Houses (Firefly, 1997), seeks to show not only the history of North American stone and brick building styles but how to restore them properly so that they will be intact for future generations. The subjects covered include inspection, maintenance, building techniques, and finishes. The author assumes that the reader has some experience, so he does not provide step-by-step instructions. Formulas for a variety of stuccos, whitewashes, and plasters are provided as well as lists of tools. Excellent line drawings as well as current and historical photos of numerous types of structures help explain tools and terminology. This book will appeal to readers with an interest in architecture and historic preservation as well as those who are active restorers. Libraries that own the first edition (1982) can easily pass on this revised edition, because they are very similar.AJonathan N. Hershey, Akron-Summit Cty. P.L., Akron, OH
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
not specifically stone/brick house restoration,
By Thomas T. Amlie (Cold Brook, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Restoring Houses of Brick and Stone (Paperback)
Although this is a nice picture book, it doesn't really deal with the restoration of stone houses per-se. Some info. on interior restoration which applies equally well to frame houses, some sketchy information on general building with masonry. HOWEVER, if you're specifically looking for a reference on repairs/restoration of structural stone/brick problems, look elsewhere. I've got a stone/brick house with bowed walls, collapsed foundation, collapsed arches above windows, etc., and none of these items was touched upon in the remotest fashion. If you're searching for something similar to what I'm looking for, look elsewhere. If you find something good, LET ME KNOW!!!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Review of Restoring House of Brick and Stone,
By j. bond (Montreal QC Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Restoring Houses of Brick and Stone (Paperback)
This book has one of the most thorough treatments of masonry techniques I've encountered. It covers subjects for which information often proves difficult to find, e.g. restoration of antique stone fireplaces. It has lots of detail yet covers a wide range of pertinent subjects. All this and the author has a readable style and interesting stories. I would enjoy meeting these people.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Lacking real insight,
By "kampkrusty" (kanata, ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Restoring Houses of Brick and Stone (Paperback)
I was looking for a book that got into real details on how stone was quarried as well as on real construction techniques. My interest in in local buildings from the 1800's in the eastern US/Canada area. For me I find more value in books from Charles McRaven. And am still looking for a good book on historic techniques on quarrying, working with & building with stone. No need to waste your hard earned $$ on this one.
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