Coloured coatings for bituminous surfaces, discoloured glass, gypsum plaster in mortars.
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This Digest covers three separate topics in brief:
Coloured treatments for bituminous surfaces (such as asphalt or roofing felts) include: limewash, marble chippings, gravel, sand, and various types of paint.
The discolouration of window glass caused by damp leaching soda from the glass.
The addition of gypsum plaster to mortars and renderings can cause unwanted expansion and deterioration.