Practical building conservation. Volume 5: Wood, glass and resins
Publication Year
1988
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The sections on wood analyse the problems of fungi, insects and timber distortion and explore the use of substitute materials and finishes for external surfaces. Techniques for conservation of historic glass include an evaluation of cleaning methods, treatment of paint loss and how to protect glass from vandalism, breakage and the problems of variable climatic conditions.
Document History
Superseded by 2012 edition.
ISBN
9780291397768
Publisher Information
English Heritage
Now known as Historic England, English Heritage produced a wide variety of publications with subjects ranging from repair, conservation and management of the historic environment to funding and grants.
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