Both conservation and intervention methods must be compatible with each other and
appropriate for the original building materials. Therefore, the characterization of historic …

The real performance of renders is influenced by several in-service factors. To analyze this
influence two types of mortars-a traditional mortar (1: 4 cement: sand in volume) and an …

Buildings frequently suffer from the low durability of external coating layers that use mortar.
Low durability can be caused by a low efficiency of the adhesion between the coating mortar …

To reduce the consumption of cement and thus mitigate the negative impact of its
manufacturing industry on the environment, the use of traditional gypsum and lime binders …

The study evaluates the compatibility relationship of plaster bonds with the substrate under
an accelerated aging environment for control and granite cutting waste (GCW) incorporated …

Cementitious tile adhesive is a typical polymer-modified mortar, whose tensile bond strength
is strongly affected by its curing conditions. Tile-back glue, a composite based on polymer …

A facade coating that still has wide applicability is mortar render, whether it is made with lime
or cement, whether it is a predosed composition or traditionally made in situ, and whether it …

This study assessed the influence of the substrate texture and rheological characteristics of
mortars on the shear and tensile bond strength of rendering mortars. Concrete slabs with …

In recent years the study of renderings within conservation practice has acquired major
technical and methodological advances. Due to the need of compatibility, usually repair …

One of the most typical Portuguese facades' coatings is the glazed tile (azulejo) wall coating.
Azulejos are in Portuguese history for six centuries, being considered a historical heritage …