Practical building conservation. Volume 3: Mortars, plasters and renders
Publication Year
1988
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Explores the use of lime, cements, mortars, rendering and plaster. It provides a detailed description of the use of hydraulic and non-hydraulic limes. There is also an analysis of traditional and modern mortar additives, a guide to external renderings, to gypsum plaster and to lime washes and lime paints. Techniques are illustrated with two case studies.
Document History
Superseded by 2011 edition.
ISBN
9780291397478
Publisher Information
English Heritage
Now known as Historic England, English Heritage produced a wide variety of publications with subjects ranging from repair, conservation and management of the historic environment to funding and grants.
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