Overview

An in-depth guide with step-by-step instructions on how to select, mix and apply lime- and clay- based plasters, renders, paints and washes. With the increasing awareness of eco-building techniques alongside the desire to make our homes healthier, the historical benefits of using natural renders and paints are being rediscovered. Clay and Lime Renders, Plasters and Paints is a detailed guide to the selection, mixing and application of lime- and clay-based plasters, renders, paints and washes. It provides step-by-step instructions for applying lime- and clay-based plasters, renders and paints, and information on the benefits of natural finishes for personal health, the environment, and for buildings. The book draws on traditional methods & materials for using lime & clay finishes on new and historic buildings, and also includes a comprehensive and up-to-date online resource guide to suppliers, practitioners and courses. Easy to follow DIY projects guide the reader through all aspects of using these natural finishes, with beautiful photographs of techniques and examples from the UK and abroad.

Full Product Details

Author:   Adam Weismann ,  Katy Bryce
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Green Books
Edition:   2nd edition
Volume:   9
Dimensions:   Width: 20.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.50cm
Weight:   0.930kg
ISBN:  

9780857842695

ISBN 10:   0857842692
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   04 June 2015
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Buildings and natural Preparations Lime-based plasters and renders Earth-based plasters and renders Lime- and Earth-based paints and washes Finishes from around the world Resources and suppliers Bibliography Index

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This highly informative and sumptuous book shows how the threat of climate change is also an opportunity to make buildings more beautiful. * Sunand Prasad, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) * Adam and Katy are rethinking how we build, and coming up with something beautiful. * John Vidal, The Guardian * A splendid book. A real addition to what's out there and very complementary to the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings' new technical manual on Old Building Repairs. * Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs *

A splendid book. A real addition to what's out there and very complementary to the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings' new technical manual on Old Building Repairs. -- Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Adam and Katy are rethinking how we build, and coming up with something beautiful. -- John Vidal, Environment Editor, The Guardian This highly informative and sumptuous book shows how the threat of climate change is also an opportunity to make buildings more beautiful. -- Sunand Prasad, President, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

This highly informative and sumptuous book shows how the threat of climate change is also an opportunity to make buildings more beautiful. -- Sunand Prasad, President, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Adam and Katy are rethinking how we build, and coming up with something beautiful. -- John Vidal, Environment Editor, The Guardian A splendid book. A real addition to what's out there and very complementary to the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings' new technical manual on Old Building Repairs. -- Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs

Author Information

Adam Weismann & Katy Bryce work with lime and clay on a daily basis through their company, Clayworks. They learnt these skills originally through restoring ancient vernacular buildings in Cornwall, and then began to apply the traditional techniques and materials to contemporary ‘eco’ builds. They have a passionate belief in the power of using these natural materials to benefit the health and well being of people, buildings and the environment.

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