Holmes, Stafford

Building with Lime: A Practical Introduction

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ISBN 13:: 9781853395475
author:: Holmes, Stafford
format:: Paperback
publisher:: ITDG Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2002
Pages:: 309
Dimensions:: 156 mm X 234 mm
Genre:: Building construction & materials
Condition:: New
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Building with Lime: A Practical Introduction is an invaluable resource for anyone working with traditional materials. This comprehensive guide provides essential advice for those considering lime as a building material, and serves as a general reference to the broad range of uses for lime in construction.

With clear explanations of all major uses of lime in building, including mortars and plasters, painting and finishes, ceiling and foundations, repair, maintenance and conservation, this book is designed for builders, architects, surveyors, engineers and manufacturers around the world. It also covers how to recognize limestone, carry out field tests and meet national standards.

Featuring numerous examples, line illustrations and photographs, Building with Lime: A Practical Introduction is an essential tool for anyone involved in historic building restoration or construction using traditional materials. The book includes an extensive glossary, bibliography, helpful appendices and index to support its comprehensive coverage of the subject.

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