Modified nanolime dispersions: Structure and colloidal stability

Desalination of historic mansonry: Pre-investigation, treatment and follow-up care

Salt crystallization constitutes one of the most widespread decay mechanisms affecting historic buildings. Desalination is a conservation treatment of growing importance in the case of historic masonry. Salts present in porous materials cause damage through their interaction with moisture. Consequently, in certain situations the prevention of...

Salt resistant mortars: Present knowledge and future perspectives

Salt crystallization damage is one of the most common causes of decay for bedding, pointing and plastering mortar. Attempts to tackle the problem have been mainly focused on increasing the mechanical strength of the mortar, by the replacement of lime with (PTL) cement, or on reducing the moisture transport capacity, by the addition of silicone...

Desalination of historic masonry: From pre-investigation to after-care

Salt crystallization constitutes one of the most widespread decay mechanisms affecting historic buildings. Desalination is a conservation treatment of growing importance in the case of historic masonry. This paper describes the approach from pre-investigation and treatment to follow-up care as the basis for a successful preventive conservation...