Building with Lime: A Practical Introduction

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Lime has been used in building for thousands of years and, used well, it continues to be the most efficient and most versatile binder on the earth. Building with Lime is a useful source of practical advice for those making an allowance for 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 most efficient use of several types of lime, whether extracted in the community or transported from further afield.

* Designed for builders, architects, surveyors, engineers and manufacturers all over the world and for those maintaining old buildings

* Clear explanation of the entire 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

* A large number of examples, line illustrations and photographs

* Other sources of information and lend a hand, including an extensive glossary, bibliography, helpful appendices and index

* The new larger page size, improved layout and essential updating of this revised edition make Building with Lime the “lime bible.”

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