Layers of Understanding

These papers describe and explain architectural paint research and its role in understanding and managing historic buildings. The papers are derived from a national seminar held in London by English Heritage during 2000.

These are the proceedings of an English Heritage national seminar which was organised to address growing concerns about the variable quality of architectural paint research currently being carried out. The book describes and explains its role in understanding and managing historic buildings. The contributions contained in this book are designed to promote the development of standards and guidelines for use by clients and consultants, helping to shape the development of this vital new discipline. It therefore contains edited transcripts of the ground breaking discussion sessions on the proposed English Heritage guidelines and other important issues. The statutory requirements relating to painted interiors of listed buildings is another very problematical issue which has been considered in detail. In addition, guidance is provided on commissioning paint research and the pitfalls to avoid. The book will be essential reading for paint researched, architects, surveyors, conservation officers and all practitioners involved in commissioning paint research for historic buildings.

Foreword Helen Hughes
Introduction: architectural paint research in a wider context Kate Clark
Historic overview Ian Bristow
Problems facing the development of architectural paint research Helen Hughes
Some tips on commissioning architectural paint research Patrick Baty
Architectural paint research in practice Ian Jardin
Architectural paint research: the Dutch experience and perspective Angelique Friedrichs
Statutory requirements: listed building requirements and PPG 15 James Edgar
Formulating procedures for architectural paint research Tina Sitwell
Proposed guidelines for commissioning architectural paint research Helen Hughes
Discussion sessions
Conclusion Kate Clark
Appendix I: architectural paint research chart and categorization system Helen Hughes
Appendix II: paint strippers - the naked truth Cathy Proudlove
Bibliography
Index.