Period House Complete Care, Repair and Restoration

Name: Period House Complete Care, Repair and Restoration
Price: 113.02 USD
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ISBN: 9780007192755

ISBN-10: 0007192754

ISBN-13: 9780007192755

Edition: 2005

Authors: David Day, Albert Jackson

List price: $45.00

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A comprehensive and updated guide to the features and designs of residential property built between the mid-eighteenth century and outbreak of the Second World War.nbsp; A complete home owner's guide to the styles and features of period property, this book is ideal for examining the history and design of different architectural features, while also providing advice on restoration and repair work.nbsp; This updated edition also includes a revised introduction focusing on the definition of the period concerned, new figures for cost-effective restoration in 2005 as well as updated information on legal protection for older houses. In addition, there are new sections on pre-Georgian style,…

Book details

List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Publication date: 8/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.992
Language: English

Albert Jackson and David Day are the authoritative writers on DIY, home improvement and maintenance. They have made many television appearances, and have presented two major BBC series on furniture making and renovation. Their best-selling books include the Collins Complete DIY Manual, Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual and Collins Home Restoration Manual .

Albert Jackson is an acclaimed writer on DIY, home improvement and maintenance. With David Day, he has made many television appearances, and has presented two major BBC series on furniture making and renovation. His best-selling books include the Collins Complete DIY Manual , Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual and Collins Home Restoration Manual .



Architectural styles


Taking stock


Brickwork


Stonework


Render & stucco


Timber cladding


Roof coverings


Chimneys


Doors


Windows


Ornamental glass


Plasterwork


Paving & wall tiles


Wall panelling


Decorative woodwork


Wood flooring


Decorative metalwork


Staircases


Fireplaces