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. PhotosRepair. Identification. Pure tin is soft, ductile, malleable, bluish-white in color, nonmagnetic, and fairly resistant to ... Tinplate roofing can corrode on the underside from water vapor condensation if the tin is not protected by a coating of paintanbsp;...
Title | : | Metals in America's Historic Buildings |
Author | : | Margot Gayle, David W. Look, John G. Waite |
Publisher | : | DIANE Publishing - 1998-02-01 |
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