Historic Ceilings

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Title:	Historic Ceilings
Author(s):	Bryan Bowley, (Bryan Bowley is retired from holding the position of managing director of George Jackson & Sons Ltd. He is now involved in restoration and writing on various aspects of same.)
Citation:	Bryan Bowley, (1994) "Historic Ceilings", Structural Survey, Vol. 12 Iss: 2, pp.24 - 28
Keywords:	Building materials, Buildings, Conservation, History
Article type:	Technical paper
DOI:	10.1108/02630809410049112 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	MCB UP Ltd
Abstract:	Encourages the saving of distressed stucco and fibrous plaster ceilings of merit and shows that repairs are able to be carried out in nearly all cases by use of traditional materials, all of which are available in one form or another. These ceilings are able to be reinstated/ conserved using plaster firms and conservationists, with specialist advice available supported by many years of experience. Such ceilings are to be found throughout the UK, ranging from small residences to theatres, historic houses and palaces. It is indicated that repair of the ceilings must be carried out as soon as possible by the use of qualified artisans and conservators using methods, some being described, with emphasis on calling in experts at an early stage.