Metals in America's Historic Buildings, Uses and Preservation Treatments - Softcover

Margot Gayle And David W. Look, John G. Waite.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0160616557 ISBN 13: 9780160616556

Publisher: National Park Service, Washington, D.C., 1992

Synopsis

Intended for use by owners, architects, and building managers, responsible for the preservation and maintenance of America's architectural heritage.  Documents with photographs the metals most often used in American buildings. Examines how metals deteriorate, and illustrates techniques available to architects and conservators in preserving and maintaining the metal components of buildings.  The metals discussed include: lead; tin; zinc; copper; nickel; iron; steel; and aluminum.  Contains some copyrighted material.

About this edition

• Publisher: National Park Service, Washington, D.C.
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0160616557
• ISBN 13: 9780160616556
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 176