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Technical Paper 27

A paper presenting technical evidence for the use of hot-mixed lime mortars in the conservation of masonry structures.

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Technical Paper 28

A report examining the use of hot-mixed lime mortars for the repair, conservation and restoration of traditional masonry structures in the UK and Ireland.

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Technical Paper 29

A review of traditional buildings/structures in Scotland where hot-mixed lime mortars have been used for the repair or re-instatement of their external coatings since 1997.

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Technical Paper 30

This Technical Paper is a review of historic literature relating to lime mortars, focusing on historic texts from 160BC - 1955

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Technical Paper 31

A paper exploring historic external lime coatings on traditional buildings.

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Technical Paper 33: Masonry Pointing and Joint Finishing

This paper is a survey and discussion as well as gazetteer of different styles of pointing and joint finishing found in Scotland.

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Technical Paper 34

This paper gives an insight into the energy consumption and occupier comfort and behaviour for eight traditionally build dwellings in Edinburgh and surroundings.

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Technical Paper 35

.This paper gives an overview of different methods for moisture measurement in historic structures.

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Technical Paper 37

This paper outlines the results of research around the hygrothermal properties of Scottish masonry materials for use in modelling software such as WUFI.