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Countless generations have used stone to create shelter, symbols and monuments. Hewn from the ground, carefully selected, shaped and carved with an evolved understanding of geology, properties and characteristics, each stone representing a distinctive sense of place. However, over the last century we have lost much of that instinctive understanding of how best to use natural stone. As a result our rich masonry heritage has not been cared for as it deserves and local resources have been ignored in favour of imported stone.
This book is based on the experience of academic research, practical testing and live restoration projects - including the award winning Albert Memorial, St George's Market and Parliament Buildings Stormont. As a collaborative project between Stone Conservation Services, Consarc Design Group and the Weathering Research Group of Queen's University, it is intended to disseminate good practice and lessons learnt over the last 15 years.
Authors: Joanne Curran, Patricia Warke, Dawson Stelfox, Bernard Smith and John Savage.
317 pages with full colour photographs.
£15.00