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.