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... twisted, cut or cast, ornate designs bear out the skill and artistry of early craftsmen. And surviving examples are under threat. Materials and components Maintenance decorative leadwork lead leadwork ...
... heat losses when applied to the outside walls of brick and stone buildings. The argument is that dry walls lose less ... external coating will help keep the wall dry and the heat in. Maintenance Materials and components paint National Maintenance Week Colourless ...
... it is important that surviving examples are saved and any necessary repairs undertaken using appropriate materials and techniques. . Materials and components earth walling earth repair Unbaked earth ...
Guidance on the causes of, and remedies for, the emission of smoke and fumes from fireplaces into rooms. Common problems ...
... interiors were plastered with non-hydraulic lime, sand and hair (sometimes gauged with gypsum) or, alternatively, clay, a lime binder and reinforcement such as straw, concealed under a lime skim. ... supports, including timber laths or reed. Materials and components lime plastering clay Lime or clay plaster ...