The Stone Restoration Handbook: A Practical Guide to the Conservation Repair of Stone and Masonry

The Stone Restoration Handbook A Practical Guide to the Conservation Repair of Stone and Masonry By Chris Daniels   ARCHITECTURE224 PAGES, 8.5 X 10.5FORMATS: TRADE PAPERPUBLICATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 2015 ISBN 9781847979070 Overview This illustrated guide is essential reading for those who care for and repair historic buildings and monuments. Whether you are an artisan, an architect, or a homeowner, The Stone Restoration Handbook demonstrates the best approach and techniques to use when preserving and repairing historic buildings. It introduces the materials and the processes, and explains the proven methods to conserve, repair, and restore stone, masonry, statuary, and monuments. Packed with illustrations, examples, and advice, it guides you through assessing the job on the first site visit through to discussing the options and difficulties you can face. About the Author Chris Daniels is a Professionally Accredited Conservator (PACR) and Advanced Stonemason. He is the author of The Craft of Stonemasonry