New Life for Old Dwellings

Name/Title

New Life for Old Dwellings

Entry/Object ID

L1976.1.219

Description

New Life for Old Dwellings, Appraisal and Rehabilitation is a publication of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service intended to aid preservationists in identifying rehabilitation possibilities in older wood frame houses and how to accomplish that restoration. Various aspects of restoration are discussed--both interior and exterior. Among the subjects are: Masonry and Concrete; Chimneys and Fireplaces; Floor supports; Windows; Roofs; Walls and Ceilings; Insect Damage; Moisture Damage followed by rehabilitiation procedures. 99/Softbound/Illustrations

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Restoration

Search Terms

Masonry and Concrete, Wood Frames, Insect Damage, Moisture Damage, American Architecture, Preservation

Book Details

Author

Sherwood, Gerald E.

Place Published

City

Washington, D.C.

Date Published

1975

Call No.

ArchArt SH

LCCN

75-600018

Notes

Copy No.: 1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good