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This six-part series shows safe working practices for those working in various crafts and trades. Separate programmes cover auto shop safety, electrical safety, welding, woodworking, metalworking and...
Filmed in north Wales, this DVD provides a practical guide to building and repairing dry stone walls.
The film, in two parts, provides an introduction to the construction of an early Edwardian terraced house and also examines some of the defects present in the house 100 years later. It explains how the house...
An introduction to modern house building. It follows the construction of a small housing estate, built on the grounds of a former hospital, and developed jointly by Bovis Homes and Knightstone Housing...
This film on timber framing complements an earlier film which concentrated on the evolution, design and construction of traditional timber framed buildings. This film concentrates on their failure, repair...
In Britain clay bricks are a significant building material. We enjoy a remarkably rich choice, reflecting not only the variety of the different clays, but also the diversity of manufacturing methods. This...
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;...
Follows the conservation and repair of a Grade II Listed Regency town house. While focussing on a range of craft techniques, it also explores some of the principles and legislative framework which affect the...
The UK has a fine inheritance of timber architecture. For thousands of years timber was the predominant structural material for building. Human communities exploited their knowledge of woodland management to...
Looks at some of the craftsmen and women whose skills play an essential part in the preservation of our national heritage. Discusses lead roofing, joinery, stained glass work and stone carving.
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