White Enamel Oblong Bread Bin

White Enamel Oblong Bread Bin keeps bread fresher for longer, will store up to 4 loafs.

White Enamel finish with a blue rim

Oblong Bread Bin Measures:

Length: 34cm

Depth: 23cm

Height: 29cm

Old House Care & Repair

By Janet Collings

First published 2002, Paperback 2004

208 Pages

Owners of old houses are often baffled by the confusing advice they recieve from their builders, architects or surveyors who may be more familiar with repairing modern buildings than dealing with the issue associated with traditional houses. Old houses generally require a different approach, one, for instance, which takes account of thier need to 'breathe'. Modern solutions do not always recognise that need. This book will help owners, builders and all construction professionals make the decisions that are right for old buildings. it illustrates the long term benefits of using more traditional solutions on older houses rather than modern materials like cement based mortars, sealants or impervious paints.

It offers practical guidance on:

• How to get the right professional advice
• Legal requirements for listed buildings
• Problems with damp and rot
• Use of lime mortars, plasters and renders
• Why old buildings need to breathe
• Planning applications
• Trees, outbuildings and gardens

Contents:

Introduction*The nature of old buildings*Legal responsibilities of ownership*Professional help,money and time-scales*What causes old buildings to decay*Maintenance, repair and what to avoid*Alterations and extentions*Preventative measures and wildlife*Interiors and there care*Surrounding and old house*Trees and gardens*Conclusions*Appendix-lime*Further reading*Websites*Index.

About the Author:

Janet Collings is an architect who sepcializes in the conservation of historic buildings and runs her own architectural practice. Early in her career she was awarded a scholarship by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings to study the care and repair of old buildings. In additions to work on a wide variety of old buildings she has rescued a listed house from a country buildings at risk register, organizing or carrying out much of that work herself. This book shares her experiences as a designer, owner and conserver working with old buildings.

From the Reviews:

......the balance between general principles and specific information should help oweners understand their buildings rather better, tell them abit about the legal frameowork, and issues such as choosing professionals, and brief them on the sort of questions the should ask their builder. Whether you are planning extensive repairs and alterations to your house, or simply want to know more about it and how to look after it more knowledgeably, this book is a good place to start.

 SPAB

This is a book which offers practical guidance and essential information for historic building oweners, professionals and their clients.

Building Conservation Journal

Breathability.....a vital concept in dealing with older properties. They need to breathe, and many modern materials don't take this into account. There are solutions available, and you can find out where in Old house Care and Repair.

Blackmore Vale Magazine

Large Vintage Nostalgic Tin Signs

Vintage Metal Sign with Daddie's Favourite Sauce Detail

Measures 300mm x 400mm

Original Suffolk Collection bread crock in terra cotta

Height 32cm

Diameter 22.5cm