Metals in America's Historic Buildings Book

Promotes an awareness of metals in Americas buildings & monuments, & makes recommendations for the preservation & repair of such metals. Intended for owners, architects, & building managers who are responsible for the preservation & maintenance of Americas architectural heritage. When metal building components need rehabilitation or maintenance, info. on proper preservation techniques for each metal & its alloys has not been available. This sourcebook on historic architectural metals is a reference on metals used in architecture; how they are used, how to identify them, & when to replace them. Photos