Metals in America's Historic Buildings. Uses and Preservation Treatments. Part 1. A Historical Survey of Metals. Part 2. Deterioration and Methods of Preserving Metals

摘要

The book is intended for architects, building owners, property managers, and others responsible for the care and maintenance of historic buildings. It is one of the most complete sourcebooks available on historic architectural metals such as lead, tin, zinc, copper, iron, nickel, steel, aluminum. Part 1 focuses on the identification and historic uses of architectural metals. Part 2 provides in-depth information on repair and preservation methods, discussing each metal individually 180 illustrations. (Copyright (c) 1980 by Gayle and Waite. Portions of Part II are Copyright 1976 by the Preservation Press, National Trust for Historic Preservation.)