Lime and Lime Mortars / Edition 1

by A. Cowper

Overview

First published in 1927 by the Building Research Station, this volume provides a classification of lime and a complete review of its various uses in building construction and repair. This facsimile edition should be of interest and of practical value since the methods, terminology and practices detailed by Cowper are still valid today. A brief historical introduction to the subject is followed by a section on the process of lime burning which emphasizes the differences in behaviour of the various classes of limes. The results of research and tests to determine the most reliable and lasting limewashes and lime-based cold water paints are also detailed. In addition, the book provides useful information on the common problems occurring with lime plasters and how these can be solved. The classifications based and suggested applications in the book offer guidelines for the conservation practitioner.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781873394298
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/05/1998
Series:	Special Report (Building Research Station)
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.56(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Historical The Process of Lime Burning Classification The Uses of Lime in Building Limewashes Lime Plaster Pozzolanas Mortars and Cncrete Specifications