A practical guide to the maintenance and repair of old and historic buildings Carrying out work in accordance with the U.S. Secretary of the Interiors standards and guidelines can be a challenge for professionals charged with the preservation; restoration; and care of historic properties. This book-with-CD package facilitates the process with more than 400 field guidelines for the treatment of historic building structures; systems; and materials. It includes: Background and rationale for treatment Annotated standards and guidelines Step-by-step treatment instructions Information on energy conservation and meeting LEED and ADA requirements The treatment guidelines cover a wide range of issues; from how to replace broken glass in wood and metal windows to preparing historic mortar. Each guideline can be printed out individually from the accompanying CD for easy reference and on-site use. Well organized and easy to use; Maintaining and Repairing Old and Historic Buildings is a valuable resource for architects; engineers; facility managers; and related professionals working in the areas of building preservation and restoration.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Ilias KaperonisVery interesting book of not only historical significance but practical use.9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. This is a book that should have been written 30 years agoBy Robert Olivier BoydThis is a book that should have been written 30 years ago. while Mr Wallace Neff was still alive. The concrete monolithic dome concept was his invention and thousands of concrete domes were built across the world under his leadership. This book is a great tribute to his talent and his achievements in this field. Other people claimed this concept as theirs but this book put the records straight.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ... curious house - dome houses can be strong and comfortable. but these were the economy model - very ...By Mike RogersAn interesting history of a curious house - dome houses can be strong and comfortable. but these were the economy model - very affordable housing with a few limitations. that never quite caught on.
