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SPAB News
a brilliantly simple book, at a sensible price
Homes & Gardens
Jane Schofield has distilled her expert knowledge in a handy booklet
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A must for anyone in the business of working with older properties with the use of lime. Thorough explanations and easy going text.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What superb value! - and Jane Schofield even sent back an overpayment on the postage.
I am in the building industry (a chartered builder) but did not know anything much about lime mortar as I had never come across its use. This book filled in all the gaps. What types of lime there are, how to mix it and how to use it. In lime wash, in plaster, in rendering and in mortar - even in limewash and limed oak!
It would make an excellent starter book for a student, a builder or a keen do-it-yourselfer. In simple terms it covers the preparation and use of non-hydraulic lime (for Lime Putty), and just touches on hydrated lime (bag lime) and hydraulic lime. And there's a section on the tools to use.
It is a user's guide for the use of lime putty rather than a treatise on the performance of lime mortars. I highly recommend it and look forward to putting it into practice on my old barn.
This book is truly excellent value. Buy it! Tom
I am in the building industry (a chartered builder) but did not know anything much about lime mortar as I had never come across its use. This book filled in all the gaps. What types of lime there are, how to mix it and how to use it. In lime wash, in plaster, in rendering and in mortar - even in limewash and limed oak!
It would make an excellent starter book for a student, a builder or a keen do-it-yourselfer. In simple terms it covers the preparation and use of non-hydraulic lime (for Lime Putty), and just touches on hydrated lime (bag lime) and hydraulic lime. And there's a section on the tools to use.
It is a user's guide for the use of lime putty rather than a treatise on the performance of lime mortars. I highly recommend it and look forward to putting it into practice on my old barn.
This book is truly excellent value. Buy it! Tom
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I work in building conservation and whilst I have many more expensive books, this one answers the questions the others forgot. Lots of concise and practical info. Thanks!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Most definitely worth the money!
This book is most informative,gives straight forward information on the different types of lime, and explains the uses of non-hydraulic lime/lime putty in a very clear,practical... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eugene
Great book
Great book if your starting out with lime motar , tells you the do's and dont , Good little book
Published 8 months ago by Steven
Lime in Building
The Claymills Victorian Pumping Station in Burton-on-Trent is being restored by a voluntary charity. Read more
Published 9 months ago by R. Barratt
Does What it Says on the Tin
I bought this book(let) while attending a SPAB homeowners course a few years ago. Since then I've spent five years renovating a listed cottage and the book has proved invaluable -... Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Edwards
What a real rip off!!
This is no more than a BOOKLET consisting of 8 double sided A4 in a cheap paperback - a complete ripoff is my considered view. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Another Customer
Better than I expected
I own a listed building which was converted by a developer 5 years ago. However, in true developer style it was done without any care towards the age of the building. Read more
Published on 14 July 2008 by Richard Willis
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