Conservation of historic timber structures : an ecological approach

by: Larsen, K.E. Marstein, N.

Price: 78,65 EURO

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Conservation of historic timber structures : an ecological approach

Authors: Knut Einar Larsen, Nils Marstein

Summary:A comprehensive approach to the preservation of historic timber structures. The authors demonstrate that repair methods must be geared towards the specific cultural, architectural and environmental conditions of the area where the timber structure is located

Series:
Butterworth-Heinemann series in conservation and museology

xv, 140 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Contents:
Preface; Introduction; The sustainability of traditional materials and craftsmanship; Authenticity; Diversity; Benefits and drawbacks of modern technology; Preservation of structures and preservation of techniques of craftsmanship; Preservation starts in the forest; Preventive conservation, documentation, maintenance and fire protection; The durability of wood as a building material; Alternatives to toxic chemicals; Sustainable development: learning from historic timber structures; Principles for the Preservation of Historic Timber Structures; References; Index

Subjects:
Architektur
Baudenkmal
Constructions à ossature de bois Conservation et restauration
Historic buildings Conservation and restoration
Holz
Holzbau
Holzkonstruktion
Konservierung
Monuments historiques Conservation et restauration
Restaurierung
Volksarchitektur
Wooden-frame buildings Conservation and restoration

Conservation of historic timber structures : an ecological approach

by: Larsen, K.E. Marstein, N.

• ISBN-13: 9780750634342 / 978-0-7506-3434-2
• ISBN-03: 0750634340 / 0-7506-3434-0
• Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston-Oxford, 2000

Price: 78,65 EURO

1 copy in stock