One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines involved. This book, with both volumes now available as one invaluable paperback, brings these disciplines together by the involvement of contributors with different experiences and approaches to the same material. Part one is an introduction to the complexities and background history of stone conservation followed by the most comprehensive description yet produced of the building and decorative stones used in the British Isles.In part two, practitioners involved in stone conservation describe ways in which major structural masonry problems, secondary building problems and different stone surface conditions may be treated. A variety of building types and environments has been used to ensure that the broad scope of common problems is covered. This second part of the book will be of practical value to art historians, archaeologists, architects, surveyors and engineers, masonry contractors and sculpture conservators in solving problems and in learning to use each other's skills and experience.

Part 1 Part 1; Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Restoration, Conservation and Repair of Stone, Ian Bristow; Chapter 2 The Nature of Building and Decorative Stones, Francis G. Dimes; Chapter 3 Igneous Rocks, Francis G. Dimes; Chapter 4 Sedimentary Rocks, G. Dimes Francis; Chapter 5 Metamorphic Rocks, Francis G. Dimes; Chapter 6 Determination of a Sample, Francis G. Dimes; Chapter 7 Weathering and Decay of Masonry, David B. Honeyborne; Part 2 Part 2; Chapter 1 Methods of Repairing and Consolidating Stone Buildings, John Ashurst; Chapter 2 Structural Failure and Repair, Ralph Mills; Chapter 3 The Selection of Stone for Repairs, David B. Honeyborne; Chapter 4 Mortars for Stone Buildings, John Ashurst; Chapter 5 Traditional Handworking of Stone, Hill Peter; Chapter 6 Earthquake Damage to Historic Masonry Structures, Alejandro Alva Balderrama; Chapter 7 The Repair and Remedial Treatment of the East Block Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, Canada, Keith Blades, John Stewart; Chapter 8 Cleaning Masonry Buildings, John Ashurst; Chapter 9 Surface Treatments, David Honeyborne, John Ashurst, Clifford Price, Keith Ross; Chapter 10 The Conservation of Stone Monuments in Churches, John Larson; Chapter 11 The Conservation of Stone Sculpture in Museums, John Larson; Chapter 12 The Museum Display of Architectural Features, Deborah Carthy; Chapter 13 The Cleaning of Painted Stone, Clare Finn; Chapter 14 The Cleaning and Consolidation of the Stonework to the Annunciation Door, Chapter House, Westminster Abbey, Keith Taylor, Christopher Gradwell, Teresa McGrath;