Stone
Cleaning Historic Buildings
Volume 1 Substrates, Soiling and Investigation
Volume 2 Cleaning Materials and Processes
Vol 1, ISBN 1 873394 01 2 Vol 2 ISBN 1873394 11 X
Author: Nicola Ashurst
Published by: Donhead (1994)
A respected guide to the cleaning and the removal of paint from traditional materials in historic buildings. Includes stone metal and timber.
The Pattern of English Building
ISBN 0 571 13988 4
Author: Alec Clifton-
Published by: Faber and Faber (1962 to 1987)
A respected illustrated guide to regional materials and techniques found in historic buildings in England.
Stone Cleaning: and the nature, soiling and decay mechanisms of stone
ISBN 1 873394 09 8
Edited by: Webster R
Published by: Donhead (1992)
Proceedings of the international conference on stone cleaning held in Edinburgh 14-
Processes of Urban Stone Decay
ISBN 1 873394 20 9
Edited by: Smith B J & Warke P A
Published by: Donhead (1996)
Proceedings of SWAPNET ’95 Stone Weathering and Atmospheric Pollution Network Conference
held in Belfast, 19-
England's Heritage in Stone
ISBN 978-
by P Doyle, T G Hughes, I Thomas (Eds)
Publisher: English
Stone Forum, 2008.
Associated website: http://www.englishstone.org.uk/documents/York.html
The papers presented at the 2005 conference on England's stone built heritage covering the historic use of stone, conservation practice, supply of stone, and planning issues associated with the use of indigenous stone.
Care and Repair of Flint Walls
by David Lodge and Adela Wright
Publisher: SPAB
This pamphlet sets out the Society's approach towards the care and repair of flint walls, which is to minimise disturbance to historic fabric by undertaking only work that is essential.
A Future for Stone in Scotland Historic Scotland
ISBN 1 900168 46 4
Publisher: Historic Scotland
The purpose of this study is to examine the existing market and explore ways in which the stone industry in Scotland might arrest the decline in the use of natural stone in buildings and, in particular, the scope for developing new products suitable for modern forms of construction.
Stonecleaning in Scotland: Research Summary
ISBN 0 7480 0452 1
Publisher: Historic Scotland
A summary of the research into the problems associated with the cleaning of sandstone.
Building Stone Resources of the United Kingdom Map
Publisher: Historic Scotland
This map is published by the Biritish Geological Survey, and is a joint venture with Historic Scotland, and other principal heritage and industry bodies
Chemical Consolidants and Water Repellents for Sandstones in Scotland
Publisher: Historic Scotland
ISBN 1 903570 20 4
This report presents the findings of a 2 year project researching the use and effectiveness of consolidants and water repellents on Scottish sandstones including comprehensive conclusions.
Stonecleaning: A Guide for Practitioners
ISBN 0 7480 0874 8
Publisher: Historic Scotland
This practical guide covers sandstones, soiling of building facades, stonecleaning aesthetics, physical and chemical cleaning methods, testing methodology, health and safety and planning.
The Consequences of Past Stonecleaning Intervention on Future Policy and Resources
ISBN 1 903570 89 1
Publisher: Historic Scotland
Whilst traditional building stone has the durability to withstand harsh climate conditions, it does decay over time by means of natural weathering. Lack of maintenance and inappropriate interventions can encourage deterioration and further damage to the stone. Detailed research was required to assess the effects of different cleaning regimes on natural stone and to quantify the damage casued. Practitioner and stonemason surveys and an investigation into future maintenance strategies were included in drawing conclusions on the effects of stone cleaning outlined in this Research Report.
The Performance of Replacement Sandstone in the New Town of Edinburgh
ISBN 1 903570 98 0 PLU 3255
Publisher: Historic Scotland
Detailed examination of 14 different types of replacement sandstone that have been habitually used in the New Town in recent times.
Stone in Scotland Historic Scotland
ISBN 92-
Catalogues the Scottish stone resources
Stonecleaning of Granite Buildings
ISBN 1 900168 39 1
Publisher: Historic Scotland
Advice on the soiling, decay and cleaning of granite buildings and related testing, specification and execution of work.
Biological Growths on Sandstone Buildings: Controls and Treatment
ISBN 1 900168 40 5
Publisher: Historic Scotland
This Note aims to provide better understanding of the mechanisms of biological growths on sandstone structures, and the feasibility of their removal, with advice on appropriate methods of control.
Quarries of Scotland Historic Scotland
ISBN 1 900168 47 2
Publisher: Historic Scotland
An illustrated guide to Scottish geology and stone working methods based on the British Geological Survey Photographic Archive of selected stone quarries.
Technical Advice Note 31: Stonemasonry Materials and Skills
ISBN 78 1 904366 58 6
Publisher:Historic Scotland
The first art gives guidance on mechanisms and type of decay and the second gives a detailed description of the approaches and methods adopted when carrying out the survey and recording the results
Laser Stonecleaning in Scotland
ISBN 1 903570 79 4
Publisher: Historic Scotland
Historic Scotland investigate the response of sandstones and granites to laser exposure
Scottish Slate Quarries
ISBN 1 9035 70 04 2
Publisher: Historic Scotland
Outlines qualities of various Scottish slates and identifies Scottish quarries appropriate for further investigation with a view to reopening.
Design guide for stonework repairs
Publisher: Alnwick District Council, 1997
Area covered: North East
Associated website:
http://www.alnwick.gov.uk/
Aims to improve quality of stonework repairs and renovations. Repair, cleaning, repointing, mortars, good and bad practice
Repair and maintenance of stone buildings
Publisher: Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Area covered: South East
Associated website:
http://www.epsom-
A guide to the sympathetic repair of stone buildings and includes advice on how to maintain the building to prevent future problems.
Repair and maintenance of stone buildings
Publisher: Surrey County Council
Area covered: South East
Associated website: http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/
Advisory Leaflet 9: An introduction to the appropriate methods of repairing stone buildings.
Maintenance and Repair of Cleaned Stone Buildings
ISBN 1 903570 80 8
Publisher: Historic Scotland
It reviews the long and short-
Sources of building stone for use in Derbyshire
Publisher: Derbyshire County Council, 1999
Area covered: East Midlands
Associated
website: http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/
A schedule of quarries in and around Derbyshire which can supply suitable stone for building and landscaping.
Building Stone Decay: From Diagnosis to Conservation
by Prykril R and Smith BJ
ISBN 1862392188
Publisher: Geological Society Publishing
House, 2007
Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone
by Ashurst J and Dimes F
ISBN 750638982
Publisher: Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford
1990
Historical use, geology, performance and deterioration mechanisms of stone. Structural deterioration of stone masonry structures and their repair and conservation, including the use of mortars, consolidants, cleaning methods
Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone
by Dimes FG and Ashurst J
ISBN 750638982
Publisher: Butterworth-
IIntroduction to the complexities and background history of stone conservation. Comprehensive description of building and decorative stones in the British Isles. How major structural masonry problems, secondary building problems and different stone surface conditions may be treated.
Epoxy Resins in Stone Consolidation
by Selwitz C
ISBN 892362383
Publisher: Getty Trust Publications, 1992
Durability and mechanical strength of epxoy resin in stone
Modern Practical Masonry
by Waralnd EG
ISBN 978 1 873394 76 2
Publisher: Donhead Publishing 2006 Facsimile
of 1929 publication.
Facsimile of 1929 publication. Constructional and practical masonry. Description of tools. Description of machines in use. Details and construction. Hoisting and setting of stonework. Principles of stone cutting. Building stones. The geometry of masonry v Plane geometry and setting out. Solid and descriptive geometry and setting out. Costing and Estimating.
Practical Stone Masonry
by Hill P and David J
ISBN 1873394144
Publisher: Gower Publishing, 1988
Conservation, repair and maintenance of stone masonry including the use of lime mortars, grouting, desalination techniques, consolidation and cleaning methods
Stone Buildings: Conservations, Restoration, History
by McAfee P
ISBN 862785774
Stone Conservation: Principles and Practice
by Henry A
ISBN 978 1 873394 78 6
Publisher: Donhead Publishing 2006
The Historical Context. Restoration versus Conservation. The Role of Archaeology. Principles and Practice. Sourcing and Selection of Stone for Repair. Consolidation. Cleaning Techniques. Limestone. Sandstone. Marble. Polychrome Stone. Church Monuments. Graveyard Memorials.
Stone Masonry; Practical Building Conservation Volume 1
by Ashurst J and N
ISBN 029139745X
Publisher: Donhead Publishing, 1995
Methods of working stone,Making specialised tools, procedures for setting-
Stonework
by Steven Parissien
Publisher: Georgian Group
The Georgian Group Guide No. 12 The stonework guide has information on stone types commonly used in Georgian England, as well as repair and maintenance advice covering the repointing of stone walls, the repair of flint walls and the cleaning of stonework.
The Weathering of Natural Building Stone
by Schafferr RJ
ISBN 978 1 873394 69 4
Publisher: Donhead Publishing 2004
Classification of natural building stones, Weathering associated with natural defects inherent in the material, faulty craftsmanship and errors in the choice of materials. Atmosphere pollution in relation to weathering. Chemical phenomena.
Inform Guide -
Conservation, repair and maintenance
Author: Historic Scotland
Associated website: http://www.historic-
This INFORM aims to broaden the awareness of the importance and complexity of dry stone walling in Scotland, and offers an indication of the maintenance tasks which can be performed to prolong the life of such walls.