Conservation of Clay & Chalk Buildings
Gordon T. Pearson
This is the first major work on the subject of earth building since the 1947 "Building in Cob, Pise and Stabilised Earth". It deals with the qualities and characteristics of clay and chalk and the way in which they have been used to construct buildings. Advice is given on soils analysis, the philosophy of repair techniques and the factors to be considered before altering, converting or extending an earth building. 1992, 224pp, hardback.
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Book Description
This publication provides practical guidance on appropriate methods of conservation and repair of earth buildings using traditional building materials. It is the first major work on the subject since Clough Williams-Ellis and the Eastwick-Fields published "Building in Cob, Pise and Stabilized Earth" in 1947. The book deals with the nature of clay and chalk, their qualities and characteristics, and the way in which they have been used to construct buildings. Advice is given on soils analysis, the philosophy of repair techniques and the factors to be considered before altering, converting or extending an earth building. The author primarily advocates repair techniques using traditional materials, but he also considers the role played by certain modern materials, and assesses their suitability.
Table of Contents
Introduction to earth walling - the materials; methods of construction; the qualities of earth walling; repair, alterations and extensions - philosophy and general principles; repairs, alterations and extensions - methods; wal protection; wall decoration; conclusion - the future of earth building.
Price: $120.00 (3 in-stock)
