Lime - Mortars, Renders and Plasters

Synopsis: For centuries lime has been the fundamental ingredient of building mortars, plasters and renders. In the 20th Century it was largely replaced by cement and gypsum. However, an understanding of the chemistry of lime together with an appreciation of its unique characteristics and properties is fundamental to anyone interested in building conservation. This film explains how lime is produced and examines a number of applications in the repair of buildings.
Series: Building History and Conservation, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 1998
Year of production: 1998
Notes: A DVD version will be made available shortly.
Uses: Students of the built environment.
Subjects: Architecture
Keywords: building materials; conservation - buildings; history of architecture; restoration - art and architecture; lime; rendering

Name: University of the West of England, The Video Project
Contact: Duncan Marshall or Steve Brown
Email: Steve.Brown@uwe.ac.uk
Web: http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/index.htm External site opens in new window
Phone: 0117 328 3008
Address: Faculty of Environment & Technology
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay Campus
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Notes: A continuing series of video productions on domestic building construction and another on building history and conservation. Sale on DVD or as Windows Media, Quicktime or Flash files.

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