Materials for architects and builders / Arthur Lyons

Includes Bibliographical references and Index.

Table of Contents. – Ch. 1 Bricks and brickwork. – Ch. 2 Blocks and blockwork. – Ch. 3 Lime, cement and concrete. – Ch. 4 Timber and timber products. – Ch. 5 Ferrous and non-ferrous metals. – Ch. 6 Bitumen and flat roofing materials. – Ch. 7 Glass. – Ch. 8 Ceramic materials. – Ch. 9 Stone and cast stone. – Ch. 10 Plastics. – Ch. 11 Glassfibre-reinforced plastics, concrete and gypsum. – Ch. 12 Plaster and board materials. – Ch. 13 Insulation materials. – Ch. 14 Sealants, gaskets and adhensives. – Ch. 15Paints, Wood stains, varnishes and colour. – Ch. 16 Energy saving materials and components - - Solar air heating systems. – Ch. 17 Recycled and ecological materials. – Ch. 18 Sustainability and building information modelling - - Zero-carbon targets.