| Description |
ix, 470 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: PART ONE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT -- 2 The Development of the Window 7 -- Hentie Louw -- Design and function of the window 8 -- Stylistic expression and construction 20 -- Types and operational principles 50 -- Variations on a Venetian theme 68 -- 3 History of Window Fittings 97 -- Treve Rosoman -- Casement windows 98 -- Sash windows 104 -- Shutters 117 -- 4 History and Development of Glass 121 -- David Martlew -- Tudor technology 123 -- Traumatic change 124 -- Forming the glass 125 -- The glassmaker's tools 126 -- The broad glass method 127 -- The crown glass method 131 -- The improved cylinder method 138 -- Two steps forward in furnace design 143 -- Cylinder drawn method 144 -- Flat drawn sheet 146 -- Plate glass 151 -- Patterned glass 154 -- Conclusion 155 -- 5 Examples for Identification 159 -- Charles Brooking -- PART TWO POLICY -- 6 Principles and Policy 179 -- Bob Kindred -- Listed buildings - Government policy advice 179 -- Listed buildings - English Heritage policy advice 181 -- Listed buildings - current policy advice in England 183 -- Listed building consent 185 -- Works to local authority owned listed buildings 187 -- Appeals against refusal 188 -- Conditions for listed building consent 188 -- Sanctions for unauthorized work. 189 -- Listed building enforcement notices 190 -- Conservation Areas 191 -- Policy campaigns for better awareness and management 192 -- Article 4 Directions - controlling permitted development 194 -- Informal notices 195 -- Building Regulations 196 -- An uncertain future 197 -- 7 Surveying 201 -- Michael Tutton and Robert Thorniley-Walker -- Safety requirements 201 -- Access 202 -- Various surveys 204 -- Non-destructive investigations 207 -- Monitoring distress over time 210 -- Record of works 212 -- 8 Structural Implications 217 -- Robert Thorniley-Walker -- Appointing an engineer 217 -- Structural aspects of windows 219 -- Distress at windows 222 -- Structural repairs in and around windows 225 -- Conservation and repair principles 231 -- 9 Window Performance and Sustainability 233 -- Mike Parrett -- Improving energy efficiency 238 -- Approaches to energy conservation 241 -- Sustainability 242 -- PART THREE MATERIALS, REPAIR AND CONSERVATION -- to Timber 253 -- Alan Lamb -- Timbers used for the manufacture of traditional windows 253 -- Processing timber for joinery 255 -- Types of traditional wooden window 258 -- The casement window 258 -- Repair and conservation of traditional wooden windows 266 -- General principles for the conservation and repair of -- wooden windows 275 -- Preventive maintenance 278 -- Glue and consolidants for wooden window repair 279 -- Resin fillers 280 -- Selection of timbers for conservation and repair 281 -- Conclusion 281 -- 11 Diagnosis and Treatment of Timber Decay 283 -- Jagjit Singh -- Causes of decay in timber windows 283 -- Types of decay that affect timber windows 286 -- Diagnostic non-destructive inspection 291 -- Remedial treatment 296 -- Environmental monitoring 302 -- Conclusion 303 -- 12 Metal 305 -- Eleni Makri and Rupert Harris -- Listing issues 307 -- Planning the work 308 -- Inspection 308 -- Paint sampling and analysis 309 -- Assessment of risks: Removal or in situ work 309 -- Preparing for cleaning 311 -- Removal of hard putty 311 -- Cleaning and surface preparation 311 -- Realignment and restoring functionality 313 -- Repairs: approach and criteria 313 -- Surface coatings 314 -- Reinstallation 319 -- Maintenance 319 -- Wrought iron windows 321 -- Cast iron windows 331 -- Mild steel windows 338 -- Bronze windows 348 -- Zinc windows 354 -- Aluminium windows 356 -- 13 Stone 365 -- Graham Abrey -- Window construction 366 -- Decay mechanisms and characteristics 367 -- Conservation and repair strategies 373 -- Cleaning and paint removal 379 -- Conservation and repair techniques 382 -- Surface and decorative finishes 396 -- Repair materials 398 -- Quality and workmanship 408 -- Conclusion 409 -- 14 Leaded Lights and Stained Glass 411 -- Ruth Cooke -- Leaded glazing and stained and painted glass 411 -- Preventive and interventive conservation 414 -- 15 Paints and Coatings 429 -- Karen Morrissey -- Understanding and interpreting historic paint films and -- their properties 429 -- Failure of historic paint films 436 -- Identifying appropriate conservation strategies 439 -- Implementation of conservation and restoration strategies 442 -- Further reading 445 |
| Analysis |
Windows - Maintenance and repair |
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Historic buildings - Conservation and restoration |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Windows.
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Windows -- Maintenance and repair.
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Historic buildings -- Conservation and restoration.
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| Author |
Tutton, Michael.
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Hirst, Elizabeth, 1958-
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Pearce, Jill, 1954-
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| LC no. |
2007037253 |
| ISBN |
9781873394854 hardback |
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1873394853 hardback |
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