This volume, Metals, deals with the conservation of a group of materials that have been used in buildings for everything from structural components and fixings to weatherproofing, repairs, and decoration. It covers both the iron-based and the non-ferrous metals (such as copper, bronze and lead), in each case considering technological evolution, deterioration processes, and the practical application and long-term implications of the common conservation materials and methods.
Contents: About this book; Using these books; Part I Introduction; History of metal working; Architectural metalworking; Deterioration and damage; Assessment; Treatment and repair; Care and maintenance. Part II Ferrous Metals: Ferrous metals; Corrugated iron. Part III Non-Ferrous Metals: Lead; Copper and copper alloys; Aluminium; Other metals. Part IV Special Topics: Metal leaf decoration; Metal statuary; Bells; Appendices; Glossary; Index.