Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone

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An excellent technical handbook for stone conservators - Rated
This book, which is in two parts, is an excellent resource for anyone involved in the conservation of ancient stone buildings. It's a technical handbook and covers everything from structural failure to repointing ashlar joints. There is also good coverage of the pros and cons of cleaning and surface treatments. Whilst some of the technology has moved on (it was published in 1990), it's still a useful resource to have in your library.