Historic Mortars

Characterisation of historic materials.- How to identify a natural cement: case study of the Vassy Church, France, by M. Bouichou, E. Marie-Victoire, A.Texier and T. Blondiaux.- Methods of microscopy to identify and characterise hydraulic binders in historic mortars - a methodological approach, by  J. Weber, T. Köberle and F. Pintér.- Composition and application of cimorné finish: an interwar cement render decorated with coloured opalescent glass granules, by Liesbeth Dekeyser, Laurent Fontaine, Ann Verdonck and Hilde De Clercq.- Historic renders and their weathering at the temple Wat Mahathat, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya, Thailand, by H. Siedel, E. Wendler and B. Ullrich.- From dry-stone to shell-lime bound: High Medieval contrasts in masonry technique at Skellig Michael, High Island and North Rona, by M. Thacker.- Medieval Mortars and the Gothic Revival: The Cosmati Pavement at Westminster Abbey, by Ruth Siddall.- Terranova, a popular stone imitation cladding: Strategies and techniques for restoration, by Yves Govaerts, Ann Verdonck, Wendy Meulebroeck and Michael de Bouw.- Characterisation of historic mortars for conservation diagnosis, by P. Hauková, D. Frankeová and Z. Slízková.- Content and topography of salts in historic mortars, by Ioanna Papayianni, Maria Stefanidou, Vasiliki Pachta and Stavroula Konopisi.- New materials' development for conservation.- Portland cement-lime mortars for conservation, by S. Pavia and O. Brennan.- Choosing mortar compositions for repointing of historic masonry under severe environmental conditions, by Caspar JWP  Groot and Jos TM Gunneweg.- High-performance repair mortars for application in severe weathering environments: frost resistance assessment, by D. Krivánková, C. P. Nunes, Z. Slízková, D. Frankeová, K. Niedoba.- Compatibility assessment for repair mortars: an optimized cement-based mix for Tuffeau de Lincent, by A. Isebaert, L. Van Parys, V. Cnudde, T. De Kock and J.M. Baele.- Natural hydraulic lime