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  1. Roof Structure (2002)

    Director
    Keith Jacques; Duncan Marshall
    Producer
    Keith Jacques; Duncan Marshall
    Subject
    Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 30 minutes), £65.00

    Describes and compares the construction of new and old roofs. The first concentrates on the components in a simple traditional roof and subsequently explains more complex structures using trusses and...

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  2. Bricks and Brickmaking (2001)

    Subject
    Architecture; Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 26 minutes), £65.00

    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...

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  3. Limestone (2000)

    Subject
    Architecture; Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 30 minutes), £65.00

    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;...

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  4. Roof Coverings (Revised 1999) (1999)

    Director
    Keith Jacques; Duncan Marshall
    Producer
    Keith Jacques; Duncan Marshall
    Subject
    Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (30 minutes), £65.00

    Describes the evolution of materials used to cover pitched roofs and explains current practice for both single and double lap coverings. Covers materials - thatch, natural slate, stone slate, plain tiles,...

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  5. Upper Floors (Revised 1999) (1999)

    Director
    Keith Jacques; Duncan Marshall
    Producer
    Keith Jacques; Duncan Marshall
    Subject
    Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 26 minutes), £65.00

    Describes the various forms of upper floor structure that are likely to be found in both existing and new housing. Explains the evolution of modern practice and highlights precautions necessary to prevent...

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  6. Timber Frame Housing (1999)

    Subject
    Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 28 minutes), £65.00

    Examines modern timber framed housing. Covers details of framing methods, claddings, vapour checks, insulation and linings. A series of simple graphics help to explain some of the more complex details. It...

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  7. Flat Roofs (1998)

    Subject
    Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 27 minutes), £65.00

    Traces the development of flat roofs and identifies the principles and practice of modern construction. Extensive site footage follows the construction of several different types of flat roof and simple...

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  8. Gothic Cathedral (1998)

    Subject
    Architecture; Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 30 minutes), £65.00

    Discusses the construction and design of Gothic Medieval Cathedrals. Most of our Cathedrals and Abbey Churches were built during the Middle Ages. In the years following the Norman Conquest a huge rebuilding...

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  9. Regency Town House (1998)

    Subject
    Architecture; Civil Engineering & Building
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 30 minutes), £65.00

    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...

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  10. Lime - Mortars, Renders and Plasters (1998)

    Subject
    Architecture
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 30 minutes), £65.00

    For centuries lime has been the fundamental ingredient of building mortars, plasters and renders. In the 20th Century it was largely replaced by cement and gypsum. However, an understanding of the chemistry...

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