Buildings should not only be  functional but aesthetically pleasing. This requires the use of  decorative materials both on the exterior and inside a building. Building decorative materials reviews the range of materials available and their potential applications. The book begins by considering the main types of decorative material  and the physical, mechanical and other properties they require. It then  discusses types and potential uses of decorative stone materials such  as marble, granite, slate or gypsum. It continues to discuss the ways  cement and concrete can be used for decorative effect, before  considering the role of ceramics in such areas as tiling. The following  chapters review decorative glass for windows or facades, metals and wood  before assessing polymer materials such as plastics and textiles. The  final group of chapters discuss coatings, including waterproofing  materials, multi-functional materials used for such purposes as  soundproofing and thermal insulation, and the use of more sustainable  decorative materials.

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