Anti-Fascism in Britain
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- 9 ore di lettura
Fully revised and updated from its earlier edition, this book continues to provide the definitive account of anti-fascism in Britain.
Nigel Copsey è una figura di spicco nella conservazione degli edifici storici, specializzato in materiali e tecniche tradizionali. La sua vasta esperienza abbraccia il Regno Unito, gli Stati Uniti e l'Andalusia, dove promuove l'uso routinario di calce mista a caldo e malte tradizionali di terra e calce. Copsey si dedica all'educazione e alla formazione di altri nelle pratiche di conservazione, contribuendo alla salvaguardia del patrimonio architettonico. Ricopre la carica di Ricercatore Associato presso il Dipartimento di Archeologia dell'Università di York.


Fully revised and updated from its earlier edition, this book continues to provide the definitive account of anti-fascism in Britain.
Traditional mortars are eminently workable, effectively porous, economic in use and appropriately durable. Used in buildings for thousands of years, these materials are ideal for repair and conservation work. Unlike cement or modern hydraulic lime, their routine use would make a significant contribution in the struggle against climate change. However, despite the 1975 'lime revival' there remains a deficit in research into the most-used traditional mortars. This book seeks to redress the balance. Drawing upon historic literature, material science and industry case studies, topics covered include: a historical overview of traditional mortars; slaking and mixing hot mixed lime mortars; the essentials of pozzolans, aggregates and lime tempering; plasters, lime washes and sheltercoats, and finally, the revival of interest in the use of like-for-like and compatible mortars.