Lime-based mortars are flexible and pervious, allowing for shifts in older foundations and structures and facilitating the movement of moisture in and out walls. This malleability is paramount to ...

The use of lime mortar for plastering in construction offers several advantages, specially a longer life to the structure, as has been proved by the longevity of historic buildings and monuments, ...

HYDERABAD:The first scientific study of Charminar regarding the composition of the monument, the damage and other factors affecting the monument done in 1920, suggested various remedies for the ...

There is a rich body of scientific research investigating the secrets behind the remarkable durability of ancient Roman concrete. But ancient Maya masons had their own secrets when it came to making ...

Lime mortar has been used in building construction for thousands of years. But despite this long history, little is understood about how it behaves. Lime mortar has been used in building construction ...

An old technology could help Hobkirk parish church survive into the future Hobkirk parish church stands just outside Bonchester Bridge in the Scottish Borders. It is a matter of yards from the Rule ...

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Hobkirk parish church stands just outside Bonchester Bridge in the Scottish Borders. It is a matter of yards from the Rule Water, a matter of miles from the Border. The minister here, the Reverend ...