Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures, Second edition is a comprehensive and fully updated guide focusing on the appraisal and repair of timber structures with reference to Eurocode 5. Written by two leading experts in the field of timber engineering, this book includes advice on construction forms from medieval times to the present day. This unique approach ensures that all the periods of timber construction are covered, with specifications, analytical advice and worked examples, all in accordance with current best practice. Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures, Second edition covers * the history and development of timber structures from medieval times to the present day * a detailed description of timber as a material, including the causes of decay, methods of investigation and assessment, and model repair details * fully updated content, including worked examples, in the light of recent changes to the building codes * a completely new emphasis, now aimed at the generalist