{"id":26951,"date":"2020-07-11T17:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-07-11T16:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=26951"},"modified":"2020-07-11T17:00:55","modified_gmt":"2020-07-11T16:00:55","slug":"ihbc-cpd-boost-the-journal-of-the-building-limes-forum-blf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=26951","title":{"rendered":"IHBC CPD Boost: The Journal of the Building Limes Forum (BLF)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Journal <\/em>of the Building Limes Forum (BLF) has been circulated to BLF members, while IHBC member Alison Henry explores her experience as editor and why this publication is \u2018a timeless repository of research, knowledge and case studies for anyone interested in lime\u2019.<\/h3>\n
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Alison Henry, committee member of The Building Limes Forum, reports:<\/p>\n

My copy of\u00a0The Journal of the Building Limes Forum<\/em>\u00a0just landed with a thud on my doormat. When, as a young conservation officer and recently qualified stone conservator, I first joined the Building Limes Forum in the mid-1990s, I never dreamed that I would rise to the giddy heights of being the Forum\u2019s journal editor!<\/p>\n

After four years, this is my last volume as editor as I\u2019m handing over to Jacqui Goddard who is an architect, lecturer and Convener of the Australian Chapter of the BLF, but I hope I\u2019m going out on a high note, as it\u2019s a bumper edition with an exciting selection of papers, ranging from studies of past practices in the use of lime, scientific research, and case studies to exciting new developments that push the boundaries of lime use.<\/p>\n

Why\u00a0The Journal of the Building Limes Forum<\/em>\u00a0is so important<\/strong>
\nIn a year when, sadly, the annual Building Limes Forum conference has had to be cancelled, the Journal is \u2013 more than ever \u2013 the showcase for members\u2019 work and a great way to share research and opinion and contribute to the lime debate.<\/p>\n

The inaugural issue of the Journal was produced in 1992, printed in black and white and just 19 pages long. The Journal\u2019s come a long way since then, adopting colour for the covers in 2002 and full colour printing in 2005, and expanding in length to 100 pages. However, looking at some of those early volumes proves the adage that you can\u2019t judge a book by its cover: there are some fantastic papers that are just as relevant today as they were when published.<\/p>\n

Suggested reading from previous editions<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019ve been faced with failure of lime-based work, take a look at Peter Hood\u2019s paper on \u2018The reasons for failures in lime-based mortars, plasters and renders\u2019 in volume 4 (1996), or if you\u2019ve ever wondered what causes those swirl patterns that you sometimes see in ancient render or pointing, the answer lies in Nigel Seeley\u2019s paper in the same volume.<\/p>\n

And in the light of current concerns over climate change, how about reading Neville Hill and Kelvin Mason\u2019s article on calculating the energy efficiency of lime burning in volume 5 (1997) or Neil May\u2019s paper \u2018The ecology of lime\u2019 in volume 6 (1998)?<\/p>\n

The Journal also carries papers about ground-breaking scientific research, which reflects the esteem in which it is held and the importance of the membership in translating academic research into practical applications; it\u2019s worth revisiting \u2018The mechanism of carbonation in lime-based materials\u2019 by Radonjic et al in volume 8 (2001), or \u2018The influence of mortar water content on the strength of lime-mortar masonry\u2019 by Adrian Costigan and Sara Pavia in volume 17 (2010).<\/p>\n

Perhaps the whole ethos of the Building Limes Forum is summed up in Cliff Blundell\u2019s paper in volume 16 (2009) \u2013 \u2018Where there\u2019s lime, there\u2019s hope\u2019! I could go on, but I know you\u2019ll be keen to start reading the current volume, which contains more game-changing work; in particular I commend Tim Meek\u2019s paper on integrated mortars, Will Napier and Stephen Blench\u2019s paper on the use of gypsum in historic Scottish plasterwork, and Ben Bosence\u2019s paper on the use of waste materials from seafood restaurants to make lime.<\/p>\n

Getting a copy of The Journal and past editions
\n<\/strong>If you\u2019re not already a member, it\u2019s not too late to join and receive this year\u2019s Journal. And as a thank-you for joining, we\u2019ll also send you a selection of 5 volumes of the journal from previous years, worth over \u00a350! You may think this is simply an attempt to clear out old and out-of-date stock, but far from it: as described above, the Journal is a timeless repository of research, knowledge and case studies, which anyone who is interested in lime would benefit from re-visiting.<\/p>\n

Find out more about\u00a0membership<\/a><\/strong>, download an\u00a0application form<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and take advantage of this special offer to start mining the deep seam that is The Journal of the Building Limes Forum.<\/p>\n

Talk to other lime experts and enthusiasts<\/strong>
\nOf course, the journal is just one advantage of being a member of the Building Limes Forum. As well as the journal you\u2019ll get regular newsletters and reduced rates at Building Limes Forum events. In time you will also get to meet loads of brilliant people; the forum is a level playing field, where every member has the chance to learn from others and contribute their own experience of the use of lime; I don\u2019t think there can be many organisations where skilled craftsmen rub shoulders with high-ranking academics, or conservation professionals engage in debate with materials producers and suppliers. Someone once described the annual conference as \u201ca slow motion party with lectures\u201d \u2013 which I think is quite a selling point! I\u2019ve learned a huge amount, had a lot of fun and made some lasting friendships thanks to the Building Limes Forum.<\/p>\n

So, why don\u2019t you join us? With your free back issues of the journal, there\u2019s never been a better time!<\/p>\n

So, why don\u2019t you join us? With your free back issues of the journal, there\u2019s never been a better time!<\/p>\n

Next Conference: Looking Back, Looking Forward: learning from the past to inform the future<\/em>. The Exeter Gathering, originally scheduled for 4-6 September 2020 has been postponed to 27-29 August 2021.<\/p>\n

Membership of the Building Limes Forum is open to all, no prior knowledge or experience in the use of lime in building is required.<\/p>\n

Read more and download the membership form….<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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