Building with Lime: A Practical Introduction
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (955 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1853395471 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 309 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Stafford Holmes is a United Kingdom based professional architect not only with great enthusiasm for lime but also with much knowledge and experience. He has made inputs into projects in many different countries and has been involved with various groups promoting the use of lime.Michael Wingate is a United Kingdom based construction professional.
"A lot of good practical information on the craft skills involved." -- Masonry International"Architects interested in using lime as a building material will find this book a useful reference." -- Building Design"This really is the book on lime that we have all been waiting for." -- Journal of Architectural Conservation
Building with Lime is an invaluable source of practical advice for those considering lime as a building material, and a general reference to the broad range of uses for lime in construction. It shows how to make the best use of different types of lime, whether extracted locally or transported from further afield.* Designed for builders, architects, surveyors, engineers and manufacturers around the world and for those maintaining old buildings* Clear explanation of all the major uses of lime in building, including mortars and plasters, painting and finishes, ceiling and foundations, repair, maintenance and conservation* How to recognize limestone, carry out field tests and meet national standards* Numerous examples, line illustrations and photographs* Other sou
Four Stars More about plaster than mortar. I'm enjoying this book very much. I found it sarah wagner I'm enjoying this book very much. I found it when I was looking for information on how to mix browncoats and finish plaster from scratch. I found the 1-3 lime/sand ratio on line but it failed when I used the lime I found at the garden center. After reading most of the book I can see that there are 3 possible things I did wrong. A lot of the techniques shown in this book are rarely used, and are thus hard to find, and I'm grateful for this resource. Bill Bradbury said This is the real deal! I am a professional. This is the real deal! I am a professional plasterer and I use the information in this highly readable tome every day.