Old House Care and Repair
Old House Care and Repair by Janet Collings
English | Sep. 1, 2002 | ISBN: 1873394616, 1873394705 | 208 Pages | AZW3/EPUB/PDF (conv) | 26.65 MB
English | Sep. 1, 2002 | ISBN: 1873394616, 1873394705 | 208 Pages | AZW3/EPUB/PDF (conv) | 26.65 MB
This title should help owners, builders and all construction professionals make the decisions that are right for old buildings. It illustrates the long term benefits of using more traditional solutions on older houses rather than modern materials like cement based mortars, sealants or impervious paints. It offers practical guidance on: how to get the right professional advice; legal requirements for listed buildings; problems with damp and rot; use of lime mortars, plasters and renders; the benefits of using water based paints; why old buildings need to breathe; planning applications; and trees, outbuildings and gardens.