Adam Weismann, Katy Bryce

Clay and lime renders, plasters and paints (eBook, ePUB)

A how-to guide to using natural finishes

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book was previously published under the title Using Natural Finishes. 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 an in-depth guide to the selection, mixing and application of lime and clay based plasters, renders, paints and washes. It includes 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. It draws on traditional methods and materials for new and historic buildings, providing 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks UK
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. August 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780857842701
• Artikelnr.: 46883827

Autorenporträt

Adam Weismann is the co-founder of the company Clayworks, where he works with lime and clay on a daily basis. He first discovered this technique when restoring ancient vernacular buildings in Cornwall with the other half of Clayworks, Katy Bryce. They then began to apply the traditional techniques and materials to contemporary 'eco' builds, and recognised the potential of using these natural materials to benefit the health and wellbeing of people, buildings and the environment. Adam and Katy are the authors of Building with Cob.

Inhaltsangabe

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