Since the original series of "Practical Building Conservation" appeared in 1988,
it has become a standard reference for those caring for historic buildings large
and small: essential reading for architects, surveyors and building managers, as
well as conservators. This new and much expanded set of 10 volumes has been
updated to provide a fully comprehensive reference featuring the latest
techniques and materials. "English Heritage" is renowned for its expertise in
the conservation of buildings, gardens and archaeological sites and these books
are an accessible distillation of many years of experience. The look in detail
at building materials ranging from the ancient to the modern and are studded
throughout