This article deals with the parameters and governing mechanisms of the early water transport between mortar and brick. Two bricks with different transport parameters were [...]

Compatibility requirements for repair mortars used in restoration works are defined based on the original mortar characteristics, but the quality and the performance of t [...]

Lime renders can help improve the energy balance of the building itself given their position in the external layer. Indeed, historical masonries have high rates of therma [...]

Natural hydraulic limes were used in ancient times and are still produced nowadays. A comparison of the chemistry and mineralogy of currently available NHL2 and NHL5 lime [...]