The Use of Lime Mortars in Restoration Work on Architectural Heritage

Lime mortar is a mixture formed by kneading together aggregates, lime and water. It is one of the most frequently used materials in the history of building and was widespread even in ancient times with remains being found in houses in Delos and Thera (Gaspar Tebar 1996 ), and in buildings in Festos and Malia (Furlan and Bissegger 1975 ; Malinowski 1981).

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