Air lime mortars: What else do we need to know to apply them in conservation and rehabilitation interventions? A review

摘要: Abstract Air lime mortars were used in construction since immemorial times until at least the beginning of 20th century. This material may tell history construction, large parts world, as perhaps no other may. To retrieve lost knowledge air preparation techniques and application methodologies, many scientific studies carried out, with analysis old study treatises continuing research about new mortars. In spite all those efforts evidences that are most adequate for conservation buildings, their use interventions is still rare. What lacking order to make it possible generalized use? And what action?