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Awareness & Restoration Guidelines • Published on: 23 Oct, 2026

Technical Guide: Damaging Effects of Cement on Historic Buildings

Technical Guide: Damaging Effects of Cement on Historic Buildings

NOPOS technical committees underscore that employing Portland cement for repointing stone masonry or plastering historic facade surfaces constitutes an acute structural threat. Cement traps interior moisture inside clay brick walls, accelerating crumbling and foundational decay. The approved authentic method: Employing traditional fermented Qadad and slaked local lime mortars that breathe harmoniously with seasonal humidity shifts.