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The custodian’s library

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Author

Göran Gudmundsson

Publisher

Gysinge Center for Building Conservation

Illustrations

Peter Wennberg, Johan Persson

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5 books

Byggnadsvårdarens bibliotek is a collection of Gysinge’s own useful book series – Byggnadsvård i praktiken. Written by Göran Gudmundsson, one of the enthusiasts and founders of Gysinge Center for Building Conservation. Cardboard box in matte paper.

The books are invaluable for anyone who owns or has recently bought an old house that needs looking after. They provide in-depth practical tips, advice on construction, style eras, restoration and approaches to building care for the different areas indicated by the books’ titles:

Relocation of old houses

The heat in old houses

Exterior renovation

Interior renovation

Painted floors

The books can also be purchased separately, but the package price for the collected books is significantly cheaper.

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Byggnadsvårdarens bibliotek is a collection of Gysinge’s own useful book series – Byggnadsvård i praktiken. Written by Göran Gudmundsson, one of the enthusiasts and founders of Gysinge Center for Building Conservation. Cardboard box in matte paper.

The books are invaluable for anyone who owns or has recently bought an old house that needs looking after. They provide in-depth practical tips, advice on construction, style eras, restoration and approaches to building care for the different areas indicated by the books’ titles:

Relocation of old houses

The heat in old houses

Exterior renovation

Interior renovation

Painted floors

The books can also be purchased separately, but the package price for the collected books is significantly cheaper.

Additional information

Author

Göran Gudmundsson

Publisher

Gysinge Center for Building Conservation

Illustrations

Peter Wennberg, Johan Persson

Number/fp

5 books

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