Architectural salvage
Geoffrey David West
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Architectural salvage
Published
2010
Publisher
Crowood
Pages
176
ISBN-13
9781847972071
ISBN-10
1847972071
Description
"Whether you live in a Georgian town house, a Victorian terraced property, or a 1930s semi, when it comes to carrying out repair and refurbishment work it is always better to use original materials. This informative guide tells you everything you need to know about tracking down and purchasing reclaimed building materials of all kinds, including bricks, roof and floor tiles, slates, timber, doors and door furniture, and much more. Thre are buying tips and checkpoints to save you time and money, and key information to help you spot a bargain and avoid a scam. Readers will learn to differentiate between genuine antiques, items with temrinal flaws, and modern reproductions as well as how to judge and assess materials; for example how to tell the difference between steel and wrought or cast iron, or between 1740s carved marble and a 21st-century resin reproduction. Advice is supplied from experts, including conservation architects, salvage dealers, architectural historians, and master builders. A comprehensive history is given of the development of each type of popular building material or time."--Publisher description.
Subjects
[William Wheeler Hubbell, authorized to apply for patents.]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The Stones of Venice
Le Corbusier
Frank Lloyd Wright
Kodeks pracy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Architectural salvage?
This edition of Architectural salvage has approximately 176 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Architectural salvage?
For most readers, Architectural salvage typically takes between 3h 40m and 2h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Architectural salvage?
The estimated word count for Architectural salvage is approximately 44,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Architectural salvage?
Architectural salvage was written by Geoffrey David West.
When was Architectural salvage published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.