Conservation of Historic Timber Structures: An Ecological Approach

'...the authors [have a] broad knowledge of wood preservation practices around the world and a true authority to compare and contrast these practices, which they do in this book with wit and judicious care. In a literature comprised of often diffuse collections of highly academic papers describing culturally-specific technical minutiae, this overview is absolutely unique and profound. The text is full of practical examples which conservation and building professionals will find stimulating...the phrase "an ecological approach" in the title is not a collection of trendy buzzwords included to promote crossover market sales. Considerations of appropriate technology, preservation of old-growth forests, and redevelopment of traditional craft skills are central to it's arguments, and it has truly useful and interesting insights for readers from other disciplines, including forestry, ecology, sustainable development, etc. Even though the authors are not native speakers of English, the text is clearly understandable and directly stated. The style is terse without being dense, intelligent without being academic. The authors personal enthusiasms and wit shine through. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.'
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'This book will be of practical benefit to preservation carpenters, conservators, architects, engineers and building managers who either work on or care for buildings that incorporate historic joinery.'
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