| Title |
Does Wall Plaster Retard the Drying of Walls After Flooding? |
| Summary |
After fire or flood, wall plaster is usually removed from walls in an effort to speed drying. This report presents the results of some preliminary, small-scale experiments to find out whether the removal of lime plaster does in fact speed the drying of walls. The experimental procedure uses a simple and rapid methodology to compare the drying rates of samples of lime plaster and brick as a starting point for further research. The results suggest that a wet wall will not dry more quickly if lime plaster is removed. |
| Series |
Research Department Reports |
| Pages |
10 |
| Authors |
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| Keywords |
Brick
,
Brick Walls
,
Building and Landscape Conservation
,
Flooding
,
Plaster
,
Resilience
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