An introduction to lime
Jane Schofield
(A consultant on ornamental plasterwork and its conservation. Her booklet Lime in Building – A Practical Guide contains basic recipes for mortars, plasters and limewash, advice on preparation and technique, and an extensive list of suppliers in all regions of the UK and Ireland. It is available from her at Lewdon Farm, Black Dog, Crediton, Devon EX17 4QQ, price £4 including P&P (revised 2nd edition).)
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Abstract
Advocates the use of lime in the repair of old buildings rather than the hard, but brittle, impervious materials used in cement mixes today. Points out the advantages of lime in indoor and outdoor repairs. Describes the natural cycle of lime production and gives general advice not only on how to use, store and identify the different types of lime on sale today, but also on the precautions to be taken when using lime.
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Citation
Schofield, J. (1995), "An introduction to lime", Structural Survey, Vol. 13 No. 2, pp. 4-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809510796653
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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