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This unique, new resource provides historical and technicalfoundations in the original uses of natural cement, anddisseminates current information on contemporary practices andresults of recent research.

Over the past 20 years, there has been a growing revival in theuse of traditional materials for the restoration and maintenance ofhistoric buildings and structures. The pivotal role of naturalcement in 19th and early 20th Century construction has beenrediscovered, but new research is required to update and redefineour understanding of traditional materials and performanceexpectations in terms of modern standards and testingprotocols.

Topics cover:
• Mortar History
• The Rise of Natural Cement
• Historic Restoration
• The Natural Cement Revival
• First American Natural Cement Conference Papers
• Second American Natural Cement Conference Papers
• Supplemental Materials