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Finishing off using limewash and distemper in old buildings

Finishing off using limewash and distemper in old buildings Discusses the identification, treatment and application of theright finishes to early buildings, with particular emphasis onlimebased materials. Examines the role of lime in historical buildingconstruction and the lime cycle. Outlines limewash varieties and looksat its traditional use, mentioning its advantageous ability to breatheand cut down on condensation problems. Describes removing old paint andthe appropriate use of distemper. Suggests that despite drawbacks,limebased materials are cheaper and more enjoyable to use than modernequivalents. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Structural Survey Emerald Publishing

Finishing off using limewash and distemper in old buildings

Schofield, Jane
Structural Survey , Volume 9 (4): 6 – Apr 1, 1991
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Emerald Publishing
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0263-080X
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10.1108/02630809110031592
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Discusses the identification, treatment and application of theright finishes to early buildings, with particular emphasis onlimebased materials. Examines the role of lime in historical buildingconstruction and the lime cycle. Outlines limewash varieties and looksat its traditional use, mentioning its advantageous ability to breatheand cut down on condensation problems. Describes removing old paint andthe appropriate use of distemper. Suggests that despite drawbacks,limebased materials are cheaper and more enjoyable to use than modernequivalents.

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Structural Survey – Emerald Publishing

Published: Apr 1, 1991

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