Sticking plaster

Foyle, J.

Sticking plaster - 2004 - Architects' Journal 220(18) 11 November 2004, 40-42(3) .

Fifth in a series of articles on the history and conservation of building materials. Looks at the development and use of plaster and stucco. Outlines the history of its use. Defines plaster as mouldable but usually level cementing material and stucco as a hard external render. Looks at the case study of Llanfair Cilgedin Church, Gwent, examining use of plasterwork and techniques used in recent restoration. (See also Abs67998, Abs68102, Abs68202 and Abs68306).


BUILDING MATERIALS
HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
PLASTER
STUCCO
RENDER
BUILDING RESTORATION