Practical Building Conservation: Mortars, Renders and Plasters |
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| Author:
| England, Historic |
| Series title: | Practical Building Conservation Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7546-4559-7 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2016 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $140.00 |
Book Description:
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Opening with an exploration of the overarching philosophy of repair, this volume focuses on mortars, plasters and renders. It explains the materials, techniques and history or development of the three, relating them to the built envelope. The nature of deterioration and its causes are explored for each subject area as are the maintenance, recording and remedial treatments appropriate to the different categories.
Opening with an exploration of the overarching philosophy of repair, this volume focuses on mortars, plasters and renders. It explains the materials, techniques and history or development of the three, relating them to the built envelope. The nature of deterioration and its causes are explored for each subject area as are the maintenance, recording and remedial treatments appropriate to the different categories.