So guys and gals, I work here in olde NYC mostly on late 19th and early 20th century buildings and many are fairly significant local buildings. Even still, developer clients don't want me going to Avery and Library of Congress just to fig'er out what the mortar recipe should be and Landmarks ain't forcing it either. I can git dem to pay ICR, BCA or Jablonski Berkowitz (sans Joan) Conservation Labs to analyze the old mortar but how do I know we're gittin' the right stuff from the conservation lab? Should the conservator "know" the history well enough? Will petrography of the existing tell me? Thanks, Eric Hammarberg Vice President Thornton Tomasetti 51 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10010 T 917.661.7800 F 917.661.7801 D 917.661.8160 [log in to unmask] This message sent from Treo, please pardon spelling and other mistakes. -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 03:44 PM Eastern Standard Time To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [BP] my dog can beat up your pony In a message dated 4/8/2007 11:13:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: So that's what the argument is all about. Mike, I think I am getting closer. But, to further demonstrate my ignorance, and (I am sure) to mangle the discussion, what is the difference between European lime and American lime (not to mention Honduran lime). Your going to swear at me, but, really, that's the level at which I am (mis)understanding the discussion. c _____ See what's free at AOL.com. -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> The information in this email and any attachments may contain confidential information that is intended solely for the attention and use of the named addressee(s). This message or any part thereof must not be disclosed, copied, distributed or retained by any person without authorization from the addressee. If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender immediately, and delete this message. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>