Description
This publication provides practical guidance on appropriate methods of conservation and repair of earth buildings using traditional building materials. It is the first major work on the subject since Clough Williams-Ellis and the Eastwick-Fields published "Building in Cob, Pise and Stabilized Earth" in 1947. The book deals with the nature of clay and chalk, their qualities and characteristics, and the way in which they have been used to construct buildings. Advice is given on soils analysis, the philosophy of repair techniques and the factors to be considered before altering, converting or extending an earth building. The author primarily advocates repair techniques using traditional materials, but he also considers the role played by certain modern materials, and assesses their suitability.
About the Author
Gordon T. Pearson is the Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Historic Buildings Section of Hampshire County Architect's Department.
Reviews
Gordon Pearson has distilled into this excellent book his many years of specialized interest in understanding the conservation of chalk and cob structures ... it is to be hoped that it reaches a wide audience. Context The book is a model of its kind ... (it) can be whole-heartedly recommended. RICS Building Conservation Group Newsletter
Book Information
ISBN 9781873394007
Author Gordon T. Pearson
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Donhead Publishing
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 768g
