Watt, David, 1963-,

Surveying historic buildings / David Watt. - second edition. - Shaftsbury, Dorset [England] : Donhead Pub., 2011. - xii, 403 pages. : illustrations. ; 25 cm.

Originally published in 1996.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Surveying buildings -- Forms of building survey -- Historic buildings and sites -- Building surveys -- Basis of inspection -- Building surveys II. The inspection -- Building surveys III. Assessment and report -- Causes of deterioration and decay -- Building element I. Roofs -- Building element II. Walls and structural frames -- Building element III. Ceilings, partitions and floors -- Building element IV. Doors, windows and stairs -- Building element V. Finishes, fixtures and fittings -- Building element VI. Services -- Site and environment -- Industrial heritage -- Standing ruins and archaeological sites -- A look to the future -- Appendices. Appendix A. Maintenance checklist -- Appendix B. Hazard identification checklist -- Appendix C. Useful contacts.

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Historic buildings.
Architectural surveys.
Building inspection.