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A Lecture the Dry Rot (Classic Reprint): And on the Most, Effectual Means of Preventing It; Delivered Before the Institute of British Architects, April 3, 1837 - Softcover

Robert Dickson

 
9781332150182: A Lecture the Dry Rot (Classic Reprint): And on the Most, Effectual Means of Preventing It; Delivered Before the Institute of British Architects, April 3, 1837

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This book is a lecture given before the Institute of British Architects in 1837 by the author on the subject of dry rot in timber. It discusses the causes and effects of dry rot and suggests methods to prevent this decay, including various chemical solutions, as well as boiling or steaming the timber. The author also discusses the preservation of timber by the application of creosote. The book provides insights into the scientific knowledge and practical methods of preventing dry rot in timber in the early 19th century.

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9780484872157: A Lecture the Dry Rot: And on the Most, Effectual Means of Preventing It; Delivered Before the Institute of British Architects, April 3, 1837 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  048487215X ISBN 13:  9780484872157
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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