This introduction to historic preservation goes well beyond the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and shows how wood, stone, masonry, and metal were used in the past and how adaptive re-use can be employed to bring modern amenities to historic structures. The book covers all aspects of the exterior and interior building fabric, including windows, roofing, doors, porches, and electrical and mechanical systems for both residential and small-scale commercial buildings. Richly illustrated with photographs showing typical elements of historic buildings, decay mechanisms, and remediation techniques, the book also contains a variety of useful case studies and features a companion Website that offers dozens of additional images and resources.

Robert A. Young, PE is Associate Professor, University of Utah College of Architecture + Planning; B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Maine, an M.S. in Architectural Engineering. from the Pennsylvania State University, an MBA from the University of Michigan, and an M.S. in Historic Preservation (Planning) from Eastern Michigan University. Twenty Five years of professional practice and teaching includes;service work as two term member and chair of the Salt Lake City Historic Landmarks Commission, a two term director for the Association for Preservation Technology International, and trustee for the Utah Heritage Foundation.

Part 1: Process Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 2 Health and Life Safety
Chapter 3 Building Pathology: Investigation, Analysis, and Assessment
Part 2: Building Materials
Chapter 4: Wood
Chapter 5: Masonry
Chapter 6: Concrete
Chapter 7: Architectural Metals
Part 3: Building Fabric
Chapter 8: Roofing
Chapter 9: Exterior Wall Cladding
Chapter 10: Windows
Chapter 11: Entrances and Porches
Chapter 12: Storefronts
Part 4: Building Ornamentation and Finishes
Chapter 13: Floors
Chapter 14: Walls and Ceilings
Chapter 15: Art and Stained Glass
Chapter 16: Wood Carving and Millwork
Chapter 17: Decorative and Flat Plaster
Chapter 18: Protective and Decorative Finishes
Part 5: Special Topics
Chapter 19: Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems
Chapter 20: Building Service Systems
Chapter 21: Lighting and Electrical Systems
Chapter 22: Sustainability
Glossary
Appendices
Appendix A: Secretary of the Interior's Standards
Appendix B: Historic Preservation Technology Resources