Provides a general account of the factors which cause decay of building stones and a summary of the best methods to reduce the incidence of decay. It discusses weathering associated with natural defects inherent in stone and examines issues of weathering caused by bad workmanship or errors in the selection of material. Decay through chemical and natural physical phenomena are discussed in detail. The final sections offer useful advice on how to prevent long term decay through appropriate repair, replacement and cleaning of stone.

About the Author
R.J. Schaffer began his work at the Building Research Station at Garston in early 1925. Over the next six years Schaffer considered over 250 books and papers on the subject of stone weathering and from this distilled DSIR Building Research Special Report No. 18 which over the last 70 years has become known almost universally as 'Schaffer'.

Reviews
Despite the period of time which has elapsed since this book was first written, it is now considered by many to be the 'bible' of stone conservation, its content being as valuable today as it was in 1932. Not only should it be within arm's reach of all those involved in conservation, it should be compulsory reading for every architect. This new edition is to be warmly welcomed. Journal of Architectural Conservation



Book Information
ISBN 9781873394694
Author R.J. Schaffer
Format Hardback
Page Count 206
Imprint Donhead Publishing
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 657g