Surveying Historic Buildings by David Watt

Surveying Historic Buildings by David Watt

This practical book offers a well structured guide to inspecting and reporting on the condition of older buildings, and takes into consideration the traditional materials and techniques used in their construction. Part I summarizes the basics of surveying practice, including the inspection, assessment, defect diagnosis and monitoring of defects. Part II examines the building elements, discussing the form of construction and their symptoms and diagnosis. This section provides specific advice on assessing industrial monuments and standing ruins, and features concise inspection checklists for ease of reference.

An essential book for all conservation professionals and students alikeRICS Building Conservation Journal A valuable reference book for the experienced which should be compulsory reading for students on all historic building related courses. SPAB News This is a book which can be recommended without hesitation to anybody concerned with the management and understanding of the built environment...It should be compulsory reading for every chartered surveyor in professional practice but it deserves to reach a broader audience...an instant classic. Industrial Archaeology Review

David Watt, a chartered building surveyor, formerly conservation officer with Norfolk County Council, is currently employed as Senior Research Fellow within the Department of Building Surveying at De Montfort University, Leicester. Peter Swallow, a chartered building surveyor, holds the Chair in Building Surveying at De Montfort University and is currently Head of the Department of Building Surveying.

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ISBN 13	9781873394168
ISBN 10	1873394160
Title	Surveying Historic Buildings
Author	David Watt
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	1995-04-01
Number of pages	300
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