Jester, Thomas C., ed., Twentieth-Century Building Materials: History and Conservation. Washington, D.C.: McGraw-Hill Company, 1995.

Types of materials discussed: metals, concrete, wood and plastics, masonry, glass, flooring, roofing, siding, and walls.

Mid-Century Laminites in the Home, by Oneida Cramer (www.homeissues.com). An article detailing the restoration work of Grace Jeffers (inside design, www.insidedesign.com) at the Wilson House--of Wilsonart fame--in Texas.

Porcelain Enamel Institute

Porcelain Enamel Institute Bulletin Board

Faux Stone Follies Excellent history and analysis of what to do with your fabricated stone -- remove or restore? From Old House Journal.

Stone Truths: Little Castles Looks at Our Love/Hate Relationship with Formstone Review and description of documentary film on Formstone and its influence in historic Baltimore. From the Baltimore City Paper, March 1998.

Formstone in Australia. They're still producing it today. If you find another outlet, let us know and we'll include it here!

Metal Homes Digest "Metal Home Digest covers the use of metal construction products in residential applications. These products include, but are not limited to: steel framing systems, light-gauge steel stud framing, metal roofing, metal siding, doors and other related products. Coverage of both new and retrofit/remodeling projects are featured. Articles range from technical columns to project profiles, with emphasis placed on product reviews and previews."

Metal Architecture "Metal Architecture is published monthly for the professional architect engaged in the design of commercial, industrial and institutional buildings--as well as retrofit projects. The editorial emphasis is aimed at designing these buildings with metal, including primary and secondary structurals, metal roofing and wall panels, as well as tilt-up concrete with metal roofing, and masonry with metal roofing. Coverage includes various related construction products and services."