The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How they were built, Improvements & refurbishment, Solutions to all common defects - Includes Relevant technical data for Victorian and Edwardian properites

by Ian Rock, Ian MacMillan

Many of Britain's four million Victorian and Edwardian houses were shoddily built and often require 'essential repairs'. Problems such as rising damp, timber decay, bowed roofs and subsidence are well-known, but at what point do these common problems become major defects? Forget 'makeovers': this easy-to-use manual shows where to look for danger signs, what's normal and what isn't, and how to fix common defects. Equipped with this book, you can talk the same language as builders and property professionals, and this new edition includes updated rules and regulations as well as guidance on the latest environmental issues

Genres: Nonfiction, History

224 pages, Hardcover

First published September 15, 2005

Reviews

[Ryan Callihan]

Absolutely invaluable

[jsallcock]

I know kung fu

[I Read]

I nice look at all features assosiated with the victorian house, likely problems you will entail and the possible way in which to remedy these. Very informative with lovely photos to engage your interest and hold it! These are also exceedingly useful in aiding understanding of explanatory text.

[wueasa]

nat reckons this book is clear, concise and well illustrated

[Steven Sears]

Had to read it for my exams. Pretty basic but useful if you want to pass as obligatory reading for course!