This illustrated guide is essential reading for those who care for and repair historic buildings and monuments. Whether you are an artisan, an architect, or a homeowner, The Stone Restoration Handbook demonstrates the best approach and techniques to use when preserving and repairing historic buildings. It introduces the materials and the processes, and explains the proven methods to conserve, repair, and restore stone, masonry, statuary, and monuments. Packed with illustrations, examples, and advice, it guides you through assessing the job on the first site visit through to discussing the options and difficulties you can face.