What happens to the fabric of a historic building if it is not cleaned? What is soiling; how does it affect the building? What cleaning methods should be used? This second of a comprehensive two-volume guide addresses these important and controversial questions; along with many others; and offers practical guidance on appropriate cleaning techniques; backed up with useful case study material. Based on the authors extensive on-site involvement at trial and contract stage in many cleaning and surface repair project; this book examines the various attitudes and current cleaning practices; along with the role and need for analysis of substrates and soiling. It also offers advice on dealing with special cleaning problems; such as the removal of paint; graffiti and metallic stains; and provides an assesment of the cleaning methods currently available.
2014-01-24 2015-11-16File Name: B0181W6YJ4
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