Name/Title
Maintenance of Historic Buildings: A Practical HandbookEntry/Object ID
2011.004.10Description
A practical, hands-on guide to best-practice maintenance of historic buildings. Sets out responsibilities, explains the nature of the tasks, shows how they should be performed, where they are and who should undertake them. Demonstrates how routine inspections can be undertaken with minimal disturbance by the owner/manager. Includes checklists and spreadsheets to assist with the process.
Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- Aims -- Summary -- Collection of background data -- Fundamentals -- Notes on contractor questionnaire -- Architect's cover sheet -- Contractor details -- Contractor questionnaire -- Recommendations -- Review of background data -- Building Maintenance Logbook -- User Maintenance Instructions -- Preparation of work cards -- Work card template -- Structure and contents of User Maintenance Instructions -- Flooring -- Stairs -- Windows and glazing -- Doors -- Tiling to sanitary areas -- Sanitary appliances -- Electrical installations -- Heating system, heat emitters -- Special elements -- Fixtures and fittings -- Drainage -- Water, waste water -- Access covers -- Ventilation -- Internal walls, ceilings -- External walls, facades -- Roof -- External works -- Servicing contracts -- Work inspection cards -- Data collection/work card catalogue -- Building Maintenance Logbook -- Condition Survey spreadsheet model -- Structure of Building Maintenance Logbook -- Survey intervals -- Preparation of Condition Survey -- Preliminary investigations -- Analysis of preliminary investigations and specification of participants and date for Condition Survey -- Condition Survey -- Facades -- Roof plan -- Attic/loft and structural system -- Floor plans -- Basement, structural waterproofing -- Stairs -- Special elements -- Building services plant and installations -- External works -- Follow-up to Condition Survey -- Example of User Maintenance Instructions -- Example of Condition Survey spreadsheets
219 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation LibraryAcquisition
Accession
2011.004.Source or Donor
New Library Books Purchased (2011)Acquisition Method
PurchasedCredit Line
Restricted Book/Archives Acquisition Fund PurchaseLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Technology, Building construction, Maintenance and repair, Historic buildings--Maintenance and repair--Handbooks, manuals, etc., Dwellings--Maintenance and repair--Handbooks, manuals, etc.Book Details
Author
Klemisch, JurgenPublisher
DonheadDate Published
2011Call No.
TH4817 .K5913 2011ISBN
9781873394922LCCN
2010047544Location
Location
Room
Easement Mgr's OfficeBuilding
Missroon LibraryCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023General Notes
Note
Notes: By Jurgen Klemisch. Translated from the German by David Wade.
"Originally published in Germany c 2006 by Fraunhofer IRB Verlag."
Includes bibliographical references.Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
July 25, 2011Updated By
sferguson@historiccharleston.orgUpdate Date
April 5, 2023