Timber : practical building conservation
Timber : practical building conservation
- London Ashgate Pub Ltd. 2012
- vii,487p.
CONTENTS
About this book. Vii
Using these books. Viii
Part 1 Materials and History of Use 1
Wood: Biology and Properties 3
Conversion and Seasoning 17
Water and Dimensional Stability 31
Traditional Tools and Working Methods 91
Part 2 Deterioration and Damage 129
Insects and Fungi 131
Environmental Problems 205
Other Causes of Deterioration 212
Part 3 Assessment 221
Understanding Buildings and Their Condition 223
Structural Timbers 234
Non-Structural Timbers (joinery) 255
Fixings and Hardware 265
Specialist Investigations 267
Part 4 Repair and Treatment 281
Introduction 283
Timber-Frame Structures 291
Preservative Pre-Treatments' Adhesives, Fillers and Fastenings 388
Insect Infestation and Fungal Decay 410
Upgrading Historic Buildings to Meet Modern Standards431
Part 5 Care and Maintenance 441
Continuing Care 443
Conclusions.449
Glossary.451
Index 471
9780754645542
720.288 / MAR
CONTENTS
About this book. Vii
Using these books. Viii
Part 1 Materials and History of Use 1
Wood: Biology and Properties 3
Conversion and Seasoning 17
Water and Dimensional Stability 31
Traditional Tools and Working Methods 91
Part 2 Deterioration and Damage 129
Insects and Fungi 131
Environmental Problems 205
Other Causes of Deterioration 212
Part 3 Assessment 221
Understanding Buildings and Their Condition 223
Structural Timbers 234
Non-Structural Timbers (joinery) 255
Fixings and Hardware 265
Specialist Investigations 267
Part 4 Repair and Treatment 281
Introduction 283
Timber-Frame Structures 291
Preservative Pre-Treatments' Adhesives, Fillers and Fastenings 388
Insect Infestation and Fungal Decay 410
Upgrading Historic Buildings to Meet Modern Standards431
Part 5 Care and Maintenance 441
Continuing Care 443
Conclusions.449
Glossary.451
Index 471
9780754645542
720.288 / MAR