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Conservation and cleaning of masonry part 1 stonework

By: Language: English Series: BRE Digest ; DG 508 Part 1Publication details: Garston BRE 2008Description: 20p. col. ill. 30cmISBN:
  • 9781848060616
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.241 $2 18
Summary: Discusses ways of conserving a variety of masonry materials. Includes information on identifying materials and mortars, investigating causes of deterioration and circumstances where cleaning is acceptable. Part 2 (E148961) deals with terracotta and brickwork and part 3 (E152919) with renders, plasters and stucco. Supplements the information on principles of conserving masonry contained in BRE Digest 502 (L138176).

Discusses ways of conserving a variety of masonry materials. Includes information on identifying materials and mortars, investigating causes of deterioration and circumstances where cleaning is acceptable. Part 2 (E148961) deals with terracotta and brickwork and part 3 (E152919) with renders, plasters and stucco. Supplements the information on principles of conserving masonry contained in BRE Digest 502 (L138176).