Conservation and Restoration

The castles and other properties owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland are precious jewels in the crown of the nation's heritage. This book pays tribute to the people who have made the Trust's properties so very special.

Burn wrote this book in 1871 at a time of great developments in science and industry, and when materials for building were constantly being improved. It offers coverage of traditional materials such as brick and pise, but also examines the developments in the use of cement for wall coverings.

Understanding the unique requirements of traditional buildings is crucial to providing appropriate guidance on their care and repair. This book helps practitioners identify the particular issues relating to older buildings and the problems they may encounter when surveying and repairing them.

Offers an artistic interpretation of the way plaster was used in response to stylistic changes. This title explores how plaster materials and methods were developed and used, giving an insight into some of the unusual substances added to plaster.

A guide to measured building surveys with special emphasis on recording the fabric of historic buildings. It includes chapters that deal with modern survey practice using instruments and photographic techniques, and that examine recording methods as used on a specific project case study undertaken by the Museum of London Archaeology Service.

The conference entitled 'Where Conservation Meets Conservation', held at De Montfort University, Leicester on 9 September 2002 provided the opportunity to explore the interface between historic buildings and their contents by recognizing the interrelationships between architectural and object conservation.