Lime mortars and their use through history
Abstract
The first part of this paper offers a brief overview of the history and use of lime mortars through time, from early history up to the present day. It describes the uses and methods of various intermixtures to ensure best results in building practices. It gives examples of the use of lime mortars in important historic buildings, and explains their advantages and disadvantages. The second part of the paper features two case studies that document and discuss the use of lime mortar in the repair of two historic buildings in Norfolk, England.
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Author's Biography
Bernie Smith MCABE. C BUILD E. FCIOB started his career in construction as an apprentice bricklayer and quickly moved into management in his early 20s. He then worked for the Prince’s Trust, teaching building skills to young people wanting to enter the construction industry. At the age of 30, Bernie took up the position of Clerk of Works for the Borough of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Three years later he accepted the position of Regional Building Surveyor for a major high street electrical retailer, where he worked for a further five years. Redundancy required Bernie to rethink his future, and he then decided to set up his own construction company, which he has successfully run for nearly 30 years.
Citation
Smith, Bernie (2023, June 1). Lime mortars and their use through history. In the Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Volume 12, Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.69554/ZSFH6310.
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