What is BS EN 16572 –Technical terms used for conservation of cultural heritage about?
Mortars for cultural heritage buildings may fulfil different functions, like masonry mortar, pointing mortar, plaster or render mortar and substrate for mural paintings.
BS EN 16572 describes the terminology for mortars used in the field of cultural heritage.
BS EN 16572 contains terminology and definitions with respect to historic mortars and repair mortars. Translations of the terms in French, German, Dutch, Italian, Greek, Swedish and Spanish have been provided. Translations in other languages may be added in later revisions.
Who is BS EN 16572 - Technical terms used for conservation of cultural heritage for?
BS EN 16572 on the glossary of technical terms concerning mortars are useful for:
- Private and public organizations involved in conservation of cultural heritage
- Historians
- Professionals working in the field of cultural heritage
- Archaeological survey/conservation organizations
- Museums
- National authorities
Why should you use BS EN 16572 - Technical terms used for conservation of cultural heritage?
Mortar has been one of the most widely used construction materials for ages, and it has been used in conjunction with natural stones, bricks, and artificial blocks to erect the intricate structures that make up the present world cultural heritage.
Although some of the terms defined in BS EN 16572 are included in other published European Standards the aim of BS EN 16572 is to provide professionals working in the field of cultural heritage with a common language for (historic) mortars.
The use of BS EN 16572 can provide valuable insight if you are working on mortars, prevent misinterpretations and miscommunication and reduce ambiguity between entities in the industry, thus providing a uniform and consistent foundation for dissemination of information.