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Lime and Lime Mortars

A D Cowper

 

Paperback £20.00  $40.00

Publication date 1998

96 pages

ISBN 978 1 873394 29 8

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Lime and Lime Mortars by A D Cowper was first published in 1927 by the Building Research Station to provide a classification of lime and a state of the art review of its various uses in building construction and repair. This new facsimile edition will be of substantial interest and 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, this book provides useful information on the common problems occurring with lime plasters and how these can be solved. The classifications based on Vicat’s research, and the suggested specifications in this book offer helpful guidelines for the conservation practitioner.

This book will be essential reading for all conservation practitioners and craftsmen using lime.

 

Introduction to the 1998 edition

Click here to read the new introduction by Tim Yates

Contents:
Historical v the process of lime burning v classification v the uses of lime in building v limewashes v lime plaster v pozzolanas v mortars and concrete v specifications v bibliography v short glossary of terms v index.
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From the reviews:
… warmly recommended as it is as relevant today as it was 60 years ago.

Journal of Architectural Conservation

 

Interesting, informative knowledgeable … If you are in, or into conservation it looks like essential reading.

Masonry International

 
 

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