Lime Mortars In Conservation: Traditional Materials And Craft For The Future

Plaster made from lime is environment-friendly, repairable and sustainable. Despite this, lime plaster on historic buildings has been replaced in modern times by plaster containing Portland cement -- which has caused severe damage. Experts, researchers, craftsmen, manufacturers and authorities from throughout the Nordic region are now assembling for a conference on lime and lime mortar, with the aim of promoting historic buildings, as well as new build access to traditional building materials.

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