Limestone

Synopsis
This film describes the use of limestone as a building material. It also explores its failure, repair and conservation. Topicscovered include: Geology; Quarrying; Carving and Dressing; Laying; Defects; Methods of repair; Cleaning; Case studies
Series
Building History and Conservation, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2000
Year of production
2000
Notes
A DVD version will be made available shortly.
Uses
Students of the built environment.
Subjects
Architecture; Civil Engineering & Building
Keywords
building materials; conservation - buildings; limestones; restoration techniques; building crafts; stonemasonry

Online availability

URI
http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/wmv.html
Price
£275.00 + VAT (series of 15)

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£65.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
30 minutes
Year
2005

Sponsor

Name

University of the West of England, Faculty of the Built Environment

Distributor

Name

University of the West of England, The Video Project

Contact
Duncan Marshall or Steve Brown
Email
Steve.Brown@uwe.ac.uk
Web
http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/index.htm External site opens in new window
Phone
0117 328 3008
Address
Faculty of Environment & Technology
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay Campus
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Notes
A continuing series of video productions on domestic building construction and another on building history and conservation. Sale on DVD or as Windows Media, Quicktime or Flash files.

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