Brian Ridout (66 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. Light wear to edges of DJ, ; 8.75 X 1 X 11.25 inches; 128 pages.

Hardback. Condition: New. The last overview of termites for the non-specialist was published several decades ago and in the intervening years, both knowledge, and the termites themselves have moved on. A 27-year eradication effort for one termite infestation in Devon has shown that UK structures are becoming vulnerable as the climate changes and also that extermination of a colony can be difficult even when there are no other termites waiting to invade. Heritage buildings often present even more problems. Survey work and treatments may be complicated by structural and material complexity overlain with a requirement to retain as much undisturbed and original fabric as possible. There will be concealed cavities not inspected, and inserted barriers, both chemical and physical, will inevitably be incomplete. This study discusses the modifiable environmental parameters that govern termite activity and offers a resume of the baits and chemical treatments that have been developed so that the most appropriate can be selected where necessary. It is primarily intended for those involved in conservation, both in the UK and elsewhere, who commonly have limited resources. It is hoped that it will also be of use to architects, surveyors and others with an interest in Heritage structures.…

HrdCvr with dj, both are VG with a small tear at the top of the back of the dj, signed by all 3 authors, contemporary Canadain fabric art, a photographic record of contemporary religious works of art for places of worship, this book celebrates the fact that artistic impression is a significant part of our heritage, pieces are selected form communities across Canada, 4to, 128 p, index included. Thompson, Brian J. (photographer) (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. RARE! 46 pages, a very good plus paperback [1874146004].

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. This is a book about the insects and fungi that may appear in building timbers if unnoticed or unavoidable maintenance problems allow them to remain damp. There are two options if a problem is found. The building owner or occupier may require the organism to be rapidly exterminated and a document issued which seems to reassure that it will not come back. In this case they must accept generally expensive and frequently destructive chemical treatments using more or less noxious pesticides. Unfortunately each decade's panacea has usually become the next decade's poison and a pesticide accepted as 'safe' has proved elusive. Pesticides may be used in a 'safe manner' and this is the province of the remedial company, but legislation is continuously evolving and pesticides are becoming increasingly unpopular. The second option is to take a little time and to consider the problem. This may not always be possible, but in many situations a little background knowledge can make a considerable difference. Frequently an understanding of why the damage has occurred, together with an understanding of insect or fungi requirements and limitations, can reduce treatments or show that they are unnecessary.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: new.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is a book about the insects and fungi that may appear in building timbers if unnoticed or unavoidable maintenance problems allow them to remain damp. There are two options if a problem is found. The building owner or occupier may require the organism to be rapidly exterminated and a document issued which seems to reassure that it will not come back. In this case they must accept generally expensive and frequently destructive chemical treatments using more or less noxious pesticides. Unfortunately each decades panacea has usually become the next decades poison and a pesticide accepted as safe has proved elusive. Pesticides may be used in a safe manner and this is the province of the remedial company, but legislation is continuously evolving and pesticides are becoming increasingly unpopular. The second option is to take a little time and to consider the problem. This may not always be possible, but in many situations a little background knowledge can make a considerable difference. Frequently an understanding of why the damage has occurred, together with an understanding of insect or fungi requirements and limitations, can reduce treatments or show that they are unnecessary. Pesticides may be used in a safe manner and this is the province of the remedial company, but legislation is continuously evolving and pesticides are becoming increasingly unpopular. The second option is to take a little time and to consider the problem. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 94 pages. 9.25x6.50x0.35 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. 2019. Paperback. . . . . .

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. 2019. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New. The last overview of termites for the non-specialist was published several decades ago and in the intervening years, both knowledge, and the termites themselves have moved on. A 27-year eradication effort for one termite infestation in Devon has shown that UK structures are becoming vulnerable as the climate changes and also that extermination of a colony can be difficult even when there are no other termites waiting to invade. Heritage buildings often present even more problems. Survey work and treatments may be complicated by structural and material complexity overlain with a requirement to retain as much undisturbed and original fabric as possible. There will be concealed cavities not inspected, and inserted barriers, both chemical and physical, will inevitably be incomplete. This study discusses the modifiable environmental parameters that govern termite activity and offers a resume of the baits and chemical treatments that have been developed so that the most appropriate can be selected where necessary. It is primarily intended for those involved in conservation, both in the UK and elsewhere, who commonly have limited resources. It is hoped that it will also be of use to architects, surveyors and others with an interest in Heritage structures.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: new.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: New. 2023. Hardback. . . . . .

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, with dust jacket. 232 pgs. Fine in VG du with light creasing to lower front edge, sun toning to spine.