The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

Bad repointing can disfigure old buildings and, more importantly, harm historic fabric.  When the correct materials and techniques are used, repointing will look attractive, perform satisfactorily and extend the life of the stones or bricks for many years.

1. Introduction
2. History
3. Weathering and failure
4. Repointing
5. Preparation of joints
6. Mortar mixes and mixing
7. Application of mortar
8. References
9. Other advice
10. Glossary

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Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Conservation
3. Characteristics of materials
4. The life of thatch
5. Repairs
6. Roof construction
7. Netting
8. Fire precautions
9. Measurement of thatch
10. Glossary of thatching terms

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1. Introduction
2. Archaeology and recording
3. Site control of repairs
4. Decay and infestation
5. Stripping and cladding
6. Distortion and movement
7. Choice of timber to be used in repairs
8. Pegs
9. Repairs using resin
10. The use of metal in repairwork
11. Repairs to timber roofs
12. Flitch plates
13. Scarf joints
14. Repairs to posts and studs
15. Cill plates
16. Filling holes and shakes in old timbers
17. Dating timbers used in repairs
18. Finishing new and old timbers

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1. Introduction
2. Damp-proof membranes and solid floors
3. Floor waxes
4. Timber floors
5. Natural stone floors
6. Marble
7. Floor tiles
8. Brick floors
9. Limeash floors
10. Chalk floors
11. Earth floors

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This pamphlet describes principles and practices used in the conservation of decorative architectural leadwork.  Much original leadwork has already been lost, and poor repairs threaten Britain's surviving stock of historic decorative lead items, so every effort must be made to save what remains.

1. Introduction
2. History
3. Fabrication
4. Identification of defects
5. Conservation
6. Surface decoration
7. References
8. Other advice
9. Glossary

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