Conservation Directory 2014: Metals

Did you know about the collection of articles on Metals (including cast iron, wrought iron, lead etc) available on Building Conservation website? It has a wide ranging and informative collection of articles relating to the conservation of metal;  these  are part of a wider multi-disciplinary collection covering all aspects of building conservation.  Also, you may be interested in the following articles recently published the Conservation Directory for 2014:-
•    Heritage Protection (up-to-date legislation summary for each of the four home nations)
•    Finding Skilled Craftspeople (heritage skills, CSCS cards, registers and accreditation)
•    The South Oculus, Canterbury Cathedral  (NHIG Council Member, Brian Hall’s metalwork case study: interestingly, a hydrocarbon suspension of wax and phosphoric acid rust inhibitors was used to protect the 12th C ferramenta, not paint.)