Material benefits
Series: Architects' Journal ; 220(2) 8 July 2004, 36-39(4)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Part one on brick in a series of articles on the history and conservation of building materials. Points out that historically brickwork was seldom meant to be seen and would be covered with colourwash. Colourwash consisted of lime powder mixed with water and occasionally milk protein. It was then coloured with ochre. Highlights that the use of patterns and types of pointing in brickwork can help to date a structure.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67998 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 126773-1001 |
Part one on brick in a series of articles on the history and conservation of building materials. Points out that historically brickwork was seldom meant to be seen and would be covered with colourwash. Colourwash consisted of lime powder mixed with water and occasionally milk protein. It was then coloured with ochre. Highlights that the use of patterns and types of pointing in brickwork can help to date a structure.