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Digest 502 Principles of masonry conservation management
Publication Year
2007
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Discusses the legislative framework in the UK, including interactions with planning authorities and conservation bodies, and regional variations in conservation policy. Presents the general principles of conservation practice, including minimal intervention, protection against disaster and neglect, use of identical replacement materials or the nearest analogues, additions respecting the spirit of the core building, maintenance of a log of works, and agreement to a protocol for project management before any project begins.
Author
de Vekey, R. C.
ISBN
9781860819667
Publisher Information
BRE
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