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The Historic Chicago Greystone

The Historic Chicago Greystone A User's Guide for Renovating and Maintaining Your Home - Greystone Guide

Paperback (18 Jul 2008)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Many of the stately greystones that line Chicago's streets and boulevards have fallen into disrepair, but there is now a movement afoot to renovate these beautiful historic structures. Three experts in the field of Chicago housing and architecture now offer an accessible guide to properly renovating the Chicago greystone.

            In clear and comprehensive chapters, the authors explain the technical aspects of inspecting, maintaining, and restoring a greystone home. They outline four levels of building restoration conditions-Maintainer, Fixer-Upper, Rehabber, and Total Gut-and chart the step-by-step renovation procedures for each level of restoration. The book effectively educates greystone owners on restoration methods that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, financially sustainable, and historically aware.

            The Historic Chicago Greystone provides an essential and unparalleled guide to the maintenance and restoration of these treasured Chicago dwellings.
 

Book information

ISBN: 9780978965013
Publisher: Univ of IL Chicago City Design Center
Imprint: University of Illinois Chicago City Design Center
Pub date:
DEWEY: 728.3120977311
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 109
Weight: 362g
Height: 276mm
Width: 215mm
Spine width: 8mm