Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses

Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses
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Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
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ISBN-10 : 1847970354
ISBN-13 : 9781847970350
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Download or read book Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses written by Bevis Claxton and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting at the top with chimneys & roofs, & working down through the building, the author examines external walls, rainwater disposal, doors & windows, internal walls, floors & ceilings, building services, damp problems & the important of 'breathability' & ventilation.


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