Country Cottage Conservation

Author : Bevis Claxton
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 184797967X
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Country Cottage Conservation written by Bevis Claxton and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-11-30 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Country Cottage Conservation is essential reading for everyone who loves rural cottages. From simple DIY redecoration to employing architects and builders to tackle significant repairs, this book is full of helpful information. The author explains how cottage owners are able to protect and enhance their investment, and discusses various repair and redecoration options and their consequences. The charm and long life of a traditional cottage comes from over a thousand years of building tradition that was almost forgotten in the twentieth century. Modern materials and techniques are often expensively inappropriate, as they can conflict with the buildings' inbuilt defence mechanisms or make cottages look too modern, yet it is still possible to repair a cottage economically with traditional methods and natural materials that work in harmony with the original construction. The author also considers what may be done to redress the balance where inappropriate work has previously been carried out, so as to restore some of the original performance to the cottage and help preserve its charm, and value, for the future. Essential reading for everyone who loves country cotttages and invaluable for those who want to maintain and repair their property in a sympathetic and sustainable way, it is also superbly illustrated with 239 colour photographs.

Author : Karen Sayer
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780719047527
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Country Cottages written by Karen Sayer and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is about the country cottage. It is a thematic, social and cultural history of the country cottage as labourer's home, as gendered space, and as icon of Englishness.

Author : George Llewellyn Morris
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781358375347
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Country Cottage written by George Llewellyn Morris and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : George Llewellyn Morris
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780243616121
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Country Cottage written by George Llewellyn Morris and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George Llewellyn Morris
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781340687557
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Country Cottage written by George Llewellyn Morris and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Robert Charles Edmunds
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Country Cottage written by Robert Charles Edmunds and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Julian Owen
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847975801
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Loft Conversion Book written by Julian Owen and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loft conversions are one of the most popular types of home alteration and, as this book shows, they can be an enormously useful and stylish addition to a house. If you have not been involved in a building project before, The Complete Loft Conversion Book guides you through the entire process with chapters arranged so that they follow the sequence of events in a real project.Shows how to identify whether your roof space is suitable for conversion and how designers work out ways to make the best use of available space.Using three-dimensional sketches and colour photographs of actual projects, the author illustrates the options for fitting in a staircase and indicates how to estimate the headroom that will be available. Considers the requirements of the local authority planners and building control officers, and provides tips on how to make applications and approvals run smoothly. Presents highly detailed drawings and photographs showing the conversion process. Provides advice on how to avoid cowboy builders and track down the ideal company, how to draw up a fair contract and how to deal with the legal issues that may arise. Supplies checklists and specifications to help monitor progress and ensure that the work is completed to a good standard. A practical, informative book which guides the reader through the entire building project following the sequence of events for a real project. Brimming with useful advice, it contains information not found in other publications. Aimed at all those considering having a loft conversion, those who have made the decision to convert but are still carrying out research and those just about to have work started. Superbly illustrated with 303 colour photographs and highly detailed drawings. Julian Owen MBE is a chartered architect with over twenty years' experience.

Author : Laurie Williamson
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1847977855
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building a Garage written by Laurie Williamson and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building a Garage is a practical, step-by-step guide which covers all aspects of the build from the planning and design stage through to construction and completion. Whether you would like to build a garage yourself or employ a builder, whether you want to construct a double or a single garage, whether you wish to build with bricks or wood, and whether you require a garage just to house your car or also to provide storage and workshop facilities, this is the book for you. Covers the various types of garage that can be constructed including those made from bricks and blocks, pre-cast concrete slabs, and softwood and hardwood timber, examines planning permission, building regulations, obtaining quotations, finding a builder, hiring plant and equipment, risk assessment, safety, insurance, how to obtain professional advice, site preparation and waste disposal. The author pays particular attention to building the foundations and constructing a solid base which are essential for all types of garages, and discusses all other aspects of construction, including the damp course, drainage, ventilation, the walls, lintels, joists, the door and window frames, all the different kinds of roofs and the installation of garage doors, including those operated by remote control. Separate chapters consider oak-frame garages, inspection pits and different types of driveway. Superbly illustrated with 180 colour photographs and diagrams and with a helpful list of key points at each chapter end.

Author : Barry Bridgwood
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1134079001
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History, Performance and Conservation written by Barry Bridgwood and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for students of architectural technology, this volume of the Technologies of Architecture series covers the technologies available and the processes necessary for the conservation of existing buildings and environments. This book provides, in a single text, the tools for students to be able to evaluate such buildings, as well as an extensive understanding of the mechanisms which cause their deterioration and knowledge of the technologies available to correct their status. The ever higher standards set for buildings, especially in energy conservation contexts, demand that practitioners appreciate how the performance of existing structures can be enhanced, which is also covered. Considering the work of conservation within a holistic perspective and historical context, this book is additionally invaluable for architecture and construction students.

Author : Gerald Cole
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 184797628X
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Build Your Own Brick House written by Gerald Cole and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build Your Own Brick House follows the process of a self-build, using traditional brick and block techniques, enabling the self-builder to understand both the individual stages and the nature of the build as a whole. It takes a practical approach, focusing on the best use of time, abilities and budget, and on communicating more clearly and effectively with designers and tradespeople in order to make the build as smooth as possible.The book covers:The possibilities and practicalities of building in brick; Making a budget and finding/buying a plot; Designing with brick; Obtaining planning permission and Building Regulations approval; Employing both a main contractor and subcontractors. Each stage of the build is covered, from foundations through the walls, roof, interiors and services, up to completion of a project and trouble-shooting. An essential and practical manual for the self-builder, and packed with tips and tools to help the self-builder understand the individual stages and the nature of the build as a whole. Fully illustrated with 250 colour photographs. Gerald Cole is the consulting editor of SelfBuild & Design magazine and has completed his own self-build.