Information about Carving December 1, 2008 All RenovatorsProducts & ServicesKnowledge BaseThe Forums How to clean rain lamp... Member Sign In|Company Sign In  Searched The Knowledge Base for "carving"  Found 8 matches  << Previous 10  Viewing 1 - 8 of 8 Next 10 >>  Applied Decoration for Historic Interiors Anyone who has ever walked through historic houses and large public buildings, visited an art gallery, picked up a picture frame in an antique shop, or even ridden on an old carousel has been close to composition ornament, but has probably not known what it was or how it was made. read more   The Preservation of Historic Glazed Architectural Terra-Cotta Glazed architectural terra-cotta was significant in the development of important architectural idioms in this country--specifically, the "Chicago School," the High Rise and the Historic or Beaux Arts styles. read more   The Preservation and Repair of Historic Log Buildings Log buildings, because of their distinct material, physical structure, and sometimes their architectural design, can develop their own unique deterioration problems. read more   The Use of Substitute Materials on Historic Building Exteriors When deteriorated, damaged, or lost features of a historic building need repair or replacement, it is almost always best to use historic materials. In limited circumstances substitute materials that imitate historic materials may be used if... read more   Dangers of Abrasive Cleaning Abrasive cleaning methods are responsible for causing a great deal of damage to historic building materials. To prevent indiscriminate use of these potentially harmful techniques, this brief has been prepared to explain abrasive cleaning methods, how they can be... read more   Assessing Cleaning and Water-Repellent Treatments Inappropriate cleaning and coating treatments are a major cause of damage to historic masonry buildings. While either or both treatments may be appropriate in some cases, they can be very destructive to historic masonry if they are not selected carefully. read more   Exterior Paint Problems Removing paints down to bare wood surfaces using harsh methods can permanently damage those surfaces; therefore such methods are not recommended. Also, total removal obliterates evidence of the historical paints and their sequence and architectural context. read more   Architectural Character There are different ways of understanding old buildings. They can be seen as examples of specific building types, which are usually related to a building's function, such as schools, courthouses or churches. read more   << Previous 10  Viewing 1 - 8 of 8 Next 10 >>   Searched The Knowledge Base for "carving"  Found 8 matches    Ads by Google   See Related... Products & Services Forum Posts   Members:  Sign In  |  Register  |  Benefits  |  Feedback  |  Tell-a-Friend  |  Help   Companies:  Sign In  |  Account Manager  |  Promote Your Company  |  Register  |  Help Copyright ©2008 by Renovators, a TB Systems company. All rights reserved. Privacy policy.