Although steel and glass dominate modern cities; Britain boasts innumerable beautiful examples of more traditional construction methods. Many date from the period before easy nationwide transportation; when materials were usually grown or extracted locally; and as a result Britain has a varied legacy of vernacular buildings that reflects its multitude of different landscapes. They display a rich and colorful palette of materials; from the honey-colored stone of the Cotswolds to the red earth of Devon and grey granite of Aberdeen. In this book; buildings historian Matthew Slocombe looks at the range of materials used for walls and roof coverings; explores the processes involved in their extraction; production and manufacture; and outlines the diverse range of skills required for their use in construction.
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