A Future for the Past: A Joint Conference of English Heritage and the Cathedral Architects Association 25-26 March 1994 - Softcover

The conference proceedings report on the first three years of Strategic Technical Research in English Heritage's cathedral grants scheme. The conference took place in March 1994.
The scientific and technical investigations were commissioned to find answers to the common building decay problems faced by cathedrals. They have a wider usefulness in the conservation field being equally applicable to the majority of historic buildings in the United Kingdom and overseas which are suffering the ravages of material decay and deterioration.

This volume presents the proceedings of the Conference of English Heritage and the Cathedral Architects Association, held in 1994. It reports on the first three years of strategic technical research in English Heritage's cathedral grants system. Research topics presented include: decay of purbeck limestones, conservation mortars, stone consolidants, fire research, timber decay, underside lead corrosion, and tile floor wear. Although specially commissioned to investigate decay problems faced by cathedrals, the findings should also be applicable to historic buildings of other types which are suffering the ravages of material decay and deterioration. All chapters are illustrated, and conclude with question and answer sessions from the conference. Interim reports on exprimental work-in-progress are included, with the aim of benefiting the wider conservation community and all concerned with the repair and maintenance of existing buildings.