Getting the Details Right Restoring Australian Houses 1890s 1920s Ian Evans 🦩 GT

Getting the Details Right: Restoring Australian Houses 1890s–1920s

By Ian Evans | The Flannel Flower Press

A comprehensive Australian architectural restoration guide featuring detailed illustrations, historical photographs and architectural drawings of traditional Australian homes from the Victorian, Edwardian and Federation periods.

Originally published in 1989, this book provides practical information on the conservation and restoration of period houses, including traditional building materials, decorative features and architectural details.

An excellent reference for heritage homeowners, renovators, architects, builders and enthusiasts of Australian architectural history.

Topics covered include:

• Conservation philosophy and restoration practices

• Traditional verandahs and decorative features

• Walls, windows and doors

• Roofs and chimneys

• Period fences and gates

• Gardens and garden structures

Features numerous black-and-white photographs, detailed architectural drawings, construction diagrams and historical illustrations.

Book Details

• Author: Ian Evans

• Publisher: The Flannel Flower Press

• First published: 1989

• Edition: 1998 paperback reprint

• Format: Large softcover

• Pages: 160

• ISBN: 1875253033

• Country: Australia

• Dimensions: 21 cm W × 29 cm H

Condition: Good pre-owned condition with some light surface scratches, scuffing and edge wear to the covers. Interior pages appear clean and well presented.

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