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.

"...straightforward layout and sensible approach -- each chapter tackles a different building material or architectural component, moving from a historical overview to a review of common problems and recommended solutions -- will make this detailed guide required reading for anyone interested in repairing and maintaining an old house." (Old-House Journal, July-August 2008) "Young…has done a really great job with the task he set out to do. His coverage of the subject is very comprehensive in nature." (ARBA, June 2008)"The book covers all aspects of the exterior and interior buliding fabric...Richly illustrated with photographs...a variety of useful case studies" ( Listed Heritage Magazine, September)

• Acknowledgments ixIntroduction xiPart I Process Overview 1Chapter 1 Overview 3Chapter 2 Health and Life Safety 17Chapter 3 Building Pathology: Investigation, Analysis, and Assessment 31Part II Building Materials 45Chapter 4 Wood 47Chapter 5 Masonry 79Chapter 6 Concrete 115Chapter 7 Architectural Metals 131Part III Building Fabric 153Chapter 8 Roofing 155Chapter 9 Exterior Wall Cladding 175Chapter 10 Windows 199Chapter 11 Entrances and Porches 221Chapter 12 Storefronts 239Part IV Building Ornamentals and Finishes 253Chapter 13 Floors 255Chapter 14 Walls and Ceilings 271Chapter 15 Art and Stained Glass 289Chapter 16 Wood Carving and Millwork 303Chapter 17 Decorative and Flat Plaster 319Chapter 18 Protective and Decorative Finishes 333Part V Special Topics 351Chapter 19 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems 353Chapter 20 Building Service Systems 365Chapter 21 Lighting and Electrical Systems 377Chapter 22 Sustainability 389Appendix A: Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties 403Appendix B: Historic Preservation Technology Resources 415Glossary 419Index 429