A Practical Guide to Repair and Maintenance of HousesTaylor & Francis, 1988 - 186 Seiten Easy to follow instructions on the methods and materials used for repairing houses. |
Inhalt
Introduction | 4 |
Dealing with damp and decay | 34 |
Condensation wood pests and the nature of timber | 49 |
Other building material fittings services and matters ofinterest | 92 |
Names and addresses of possible interest | 124 |
Glossary | 138 |
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