Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings was founded in 1877. They have a firm set of principles about how old buildings should be repaired and the practical knowledge to show how these can be put into effect. Publications include a variety of technical information sheets and leaflets for the industry and general public.
37 Spital Square
London
SPAB
UK
London
SPAB
UK
Documents by this publisher
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| Series details | Title | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of ancient buildings | 1929 | Current | |
| Information Sheet 1 | Basic limewash | 1985 | Current |
| Information Sheet 2 | Timber treatment | 1987 | Current |
| Information Sheet 3 | Surface treatment of timber-framed houses | 1990 | Current |
| Information Sheet 4 | Need for old buildings to "breathe" | 1986 | Current |
| Information Sheet 5 | Removing paint from old buildings | 1988 | Current |
| Information Sheet 7 | First-aid repair to traditional farm buildings | 1989 | Current |
| Information Sheet 8 | Tuck pointing in practice | 1987 | Current |
| Information Sheet 9 | Introduction to building limes | 1987 | Current |
| Information Sheet 10 | Patching old floorboards | 1988 | Current |
| Information Sheet 11 | Rough-cast for historic buildings | 1989 | Current |
| Technical Pamphlet 1 | Outward leaning walls | 1992 | Current |
| Technical Pamphlet 2 | Strengthening timber floors | 1991 | Current |
| Technical Pamphlet 3 | Chimneys in old buildings | 1989 | Current |
| Technical Pamphlet 5 | Pointing stone and brick walling | 1991 | Withdrawn |
| Technical Pamphlet 5 | Pointing stone and brick walling (3rd ed.) | 2002 | Current |
| Technical Pamphlet 8 | Control of damp in old buildings | 1992 | Current |
| Technical Pamphlet 9 | Electrical installations in old buildings | 1989 | Current |
| Technical Pamphlet 10 | Care and repair of thatched roofs | 1990 | Current |
| Technical Pamphlet 11 | Panel infillings to timber-framed buildings | 1989 | Current |
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