Techniques de l'architecture ancienne : construction et restauration

A comprehensive study of ancient materials and building techniques, with methods for repair and restoration. Contents: stone construction techniques. Stone deterioration and restoration. Historical technologies, weathering, repair techniques of mortars, joints, and renderings. Roofing materials and technologies. Historical development and technologies of wooden roof carpentry. Spires. Maintenance and repair of floors and ceiling. Joinery. Techniques of restoration: shoring and provisional measures, underpinning and foundation repair. Case study: the restoration of lessay abbey (france), reconstructed after serious war damage. -- ICCROM -- ICCROM