Study of the treatments for the elimination of soluble salts and dampness in the repair of coating stone buildings

Abstract

We have elaborated two series of mortars using non-hydraulic lime, hydraulic lime, white cement and a mixture of non-hydraulic lime and white cement as binder. A series of mortars has been treated with soluble salt inhibitors with germicide effect and an additive that eliminate the dampness. It is compared the hydric and mechanical behavior among the samples without treatment and those which have been treated with additive products. Electronics microscopy and X ray diffraction, among other analytical technique, have been used.