Basic Technical Advice
The Georgian Group Book of the Georgian House
by Steven Parissien
ISBN 1854103709
Publisher: Aurum
Describes the development of the Georgian style with a chapter to each element of the Georgian house, including roofs, brickwork and stonework, doors and windows, staircases and fireplaces, mouldings and plasterwork.
The Victorian Society Book of the Victorian House
by Kit Wedd
ISBN 1845132947
Publisher: Aurum
Victorian architectural ideas, building methods and materials, practical advice.
Doors
by Kit Wedd
Publisher: Victorian Society
Series of eight-
The Good Maintenance Guide
by SPAB Faith in Maintenance Project Team
Publisher: SPAB
The Good Maintenance Guide?, written by the Faith in Maintenance project team, is a practical and easy to use source of advice and guidance containing a wealth of advice about the day to day care of historic places of worship. The guide is aimed at volunteers who care for historic places of worship but its message that we should aim to stave off decay by daily care? is applicable to all historic structures.
The Conservation of Architectural Ancient Monuments in Scotland -
ISBN 1 903570 32 8
Publisher: Historic Scotland
A policy statement detailing the principles owners should adopt during conservation works to ancient monuments.
The Repair of Historic Buildings in Scotland -
ISBN 0 9517989 2 8
Publisher: Historic Scotland
This publication will be of value to all concerned with the authentic repair of historic buildings in Scotland. It will also provide a resource for educational providers in the field of practical conservation.
Decorative tiles
by Kit Wedd
Publisher: Victorian Society
Series of eight-
Fireplaces
by Kit Wedd
Publisher: Victorian Society
Series of eight-
Interior mouldings
by Kit Wedd
Publisher: Victorian Society
Series of eight-
Wallcoverings
by Kit Wedd
Publisher: Victorian Society
Series of eight-
Cast iron
by Kit Wedd
Publisher: Victorian Society
Series of eight-
Brickwork
by Kit Wedd
Publisher: Victorian Society
Series of eight-
Paintwork
by Kit Wedd
Publisher: Victorian Society
Series of eight-
Timber windows
by Kit Wedd
Publisher: Victorian Society
Series of eight-
House and Cottage Restoration -
by Hugh Lander
Publisher: Acanthus Books
House and Cottage Interiors
by Hugh Lander
Publisher: Acanthus Books
Old House Care and Repair
ISBN 1 873394 61 6
Author: Janet Collings
Published by: Donhead (2002)
A source of reference for owners of old houses regarding maintenance and repair. Covering materials, techniques, decay mechanisms and conservation philosophy and procedure.
Caring for Old Houses
by Pamela Cunnington
Publisher: Donhead
First Aid Repair to Traditional Farm Buildings
by John Sell
Publisher: SPAB
The intention of this Information Sheet is to provide advice to building owners on ways of undertaking simple repairs to buildings which they can either carry out themselves or with unskilled labour.