Windows : history, repair, and conservation / editors, Michael Tutton and Elizabeth Hirst ; managing editor, Jill Pearce.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tutton, Michael.

Hirst, Elizabeth, 1958-

Pearce, Jill, 1954-

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Louw, H. J. (Hentie J.), consultant.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Windows.

Windows--Maintenance and repair.

Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration.

Historic buildings.

Physical Description:

ix, 470 pages : illustrations(some color), facsimiles ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Shaftesbury : Donhead Pub., 2007.

Summary:

The window is a familiar yet surprisingly complex feature, with a rich history that has not, up until now, been explored in any great depth. This encyclopaedic work is both a fascinating exploration of the history and development of the window, and a practical hands-on guide to their care and preservation. Part 1 covers the history of the window including the development in glass technology. It also provides an illustrated glossary of window types. Part 2 reviews the changes in policy and legislation and discusses structural issues, decay mechanisms and the current stringent performance standards and how they affect historic windows. Part 3 focuses on the materials used in the construction of windows and the craft of leaded glazing. It details the appropriate techniques for repair and conservation--Publisher's website.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Athenaeum copy: Eden fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9781873394854

1873394853

OCLC:

171152222

Publisher Number:

99935500214