About the author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Information sources; Abbreviations; Bricks and Brickwork; Blocks and blockwork; Lime, cement and concrete; Timber and timber products; Ferrous and non-ferrous metals; Bitumen and flat roofing materials; Glass; Ceramic materials; Stone and cast stone; Plastics; Glass-fibre reinforced plastics, cement and gypsum; Plaster and board materials; Insulation materials; Energy-saving materials and components; Recycled and ecological materials; Sealants, gaskets and adhesives; Paints, wood stains, varnishes and colour; Sustainability and Green building materials

About the Author

Dr Arthur Lyons was formerly Head of Quality, principal lecturer and teacher fellow for building materials at the Leicester School of Architecture, Faculty of Art and Design, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. He was a lecturer in building materials within schools of architecture and surveying for thirty five years.

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