| Directory > Arts > Architecture > History > Materials The Traditional Paint Forum
A non-profit group with an interest in historic decorative schemes, which publishes the journal
"Traditional Paint News" (contents listed online). Annual conference, membership, news.
http://212.67.202.38/~nufc/
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Stone Roofing Association
Provides an introduction to sandstone and limestone roofs, giving the geology, history and use of
stone slates, with bibliography and glossary.
http://www.stoneroof.org.uk
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Roman Concrete
David Moore's writings and references on Roman and modern concrete technology and construction.
http://www.romanconcrete.com/
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Roofing Tiles
The TileMan presents six illustrated articles by Colonel Charles McGee from The Journeyman Roofer
and Waterproofer (1947-50) explaining the design, manufacture and installation of clay roofing
tile.
http://www.preservationweb.com/ads/tiledocs.html
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Timeline of Concrete
The story of concrete from the natural deposit of cement compounds 12,000,000 BC, through the
creation of concrete by the Romans to its uses in the 1990s. Short bibliography.
http://www.duc.auburn.edu/academic/architecture/bsc/classes/bsc314/timeline/timeline.htm
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Rick's Bricks
A compilation of documents covering the history of brick-making and brick-building, particularly in
Somerset County, Pennsylvania, US. Includes a bibliography.
http://www.shol.com/agita/
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Azulejos de Lisboa
Colin Manning gives a photographic tour of some of the Portuguese tiles, known as azulejos, which
adorn the inside and outside of almost every home in Portugal.
http://www.newmediarepublic.com/azulejos/
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Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society
This UK society provides a beginner's guide to the history of tiles used pave floors or decorate
walls.
http://www.tilesoc.org.uk/
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History of Plumbing
A series of articles from Plumbing and Mechanical magazine following the development of plumbing
from ancient Babylon to modern America, hosted by theplumber.com
http://www.theplumber.com/H_index.html
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History of Bricks
Brief introduction to the history of this ancient building material from brick manufacturer Austral
Bricks.
http://www.australbrick.com.au/history/history.htm
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