Surveying Historic Buildings (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

This bestselling book has been fully revised and updated to include valuable new case studies and examples which help to demonstrate the common problems found in older buildings. It features many additional photographs illustrating the decay mechanims and individual issues associated with damp, timber decay, masonry defects, roofing problems and many other aspects. The book begins by summarizing the basics of surveying practice, including the inspection, assessment, defect diagnosis and monitoring of defects. It then examines the building elements, discussing their construction, typical faults and their diagnoses. This section provides specific advice on assessing industrial monuments and features concise inspection checklists for ease of reference. In the final section, the author looks to the future, considering the specific challenges faced by property professionals when employed to survey historic buildings. The book is accompanied by comprehensive appendices, including sample survey forms, and a list of useful contacts is followed by an extensive bibliography. This book will be of particular interest to conservation officers, surveyors, architects, archaeologists and planners.

General

Imprint:	Donhead Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	David Watt
Dimensions:	248 x 179 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	416
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-873394-67-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > Conservation of buildings & building materials Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > Surveying > General
LSN:	1-873394-67-5
Barcode:	9781873394670

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