History of Building Materials

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Largely about the nature of building materials. Has sections: Stone; Building in stone; Earth walling; Physical characteristics of wood; Building in wood; Reed and straw; Thatch; Burnt brick (I); Burnt brick (II); Terracotta; Gypsum plaster; Limes and cements; Stucco; Mortar and concrete; Asphaltic bitumen; Arches; Vaults and domes; Roof tiling; Decorative tiles; Fresco, secco and tempera; Mosaic; Glazes and glass; Flues; Water supply and drainage; Metals; Modern trends