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Digest 508 Part 3 Conservation and cleaning of masonry. Part 3: renders, plasters and stucco
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Advises on how to apply safe, effective, appropriate and enduring conservation techniques to renders, plasters and stucco. Outlines how to identify the units and associated mortars, and how to diagnose the causes of soiling and deterioration. Advocates avoidance of cleaning to optimise the life of masonry while giving an outline guide to their use where acceptable.
Author
de Vekey B.
ISBN
9781848061507
Publisher Information
BRE
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