Preservation Brief 5, Preservation of Historic Adobe Buildings
Author(s): Teel Patterson Tiller; David W. Look
Year: 2004
Summary
This is number five of 42 preservation briefs prepared by the Technical Preservation Services of the National Park Service. This brief focuses on the preservation of historic adobe buildings.
Whether built in the 17th century or in the 20th century, adobe buildings share common problems of maintenance and deterioration. This brief discusses the traditional materials and construction of adobe buildings and the causes of adobe deterioration. It also makes recommendations for preserving historic adobe buildings. By its composition, adobe construction is inclined to deteriorate; however, the buildings can be made durable and renewable when properly maintained.
Cite this Record
Preservation Brief 5, Preservation of Historic Adobe Buildings. Teel Patterson Tiller, David W. Look. 2004 ( tDAR id: 436317) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8436317
Keywords
Culture
Historic
Investigation Types
Architectural Documentation
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Heritage Management
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Methodology, Theory, or Synthesis
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Site Stabilization
General
Conservation
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): Cultural Resource Office, Joint Base San Antonio
Repository(s): Fort Sam Houston
Prepared By(s): Technical Preservation Services, Heritage Preservation Services Program, National Park Service
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