Metals in America's Historic Buildings

Download or read book Metals in America's Historic Buildings written by Margot Gayle and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-02 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promotes an awareness of metals in America's buildings and monuments, and makes recommendations for the preservation and repair of such metals. Intended for owners, architects, and building managers who are responsible for the preservation and maintenance of America's architectural heritage. When metal building components need rehabilitation or maintenance, info. on proper preservation techniques for each metal and its alloys has not been available. This sourcebook on historic architectural metals is a reference on metals used in architecture; how they are used, how to identify them, and when to replace them. Photos