TY  - GEN
TI  - Timber : practical building conservation
SN  - 9780754645542
U1  - 720.288 
PY  - 2012///
CY  - London
PB  - Ashgate Pub Ltd.
KW  -  
N1  - 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

ER  -