Eco-Efficient Rendering Mortars: Use of Recycled Materials focuses on the use of waste materials into cement-based renders, discussing the origins, treatment processes and properties of relevant wastes. The book dispels mistrust through demonstrating the technical feasibility and environmental benefits of eco-efficient rendering mortars. It considers the characteristics of different waste products, such as aggregates, fillers, binders and additions. The functional requirements of renders are also discussed alongside their impact. Finally, the title considers the lifecycle and durability of modified mortars. This book offers robust support and clear guidance on the use of wastes as a substitute for natural aggregates and binders. - Presents evidence supporting the use of wastes as a substitute for natural aggregates and binders - Characterizes wastes and considers how to best incorporate different kinds of waste into renders - Gives details on the technical efficiency and environmental impact of different waste materials on mortars - Analyzes the impact of wastes on render performance in terms of fresh state, mechanical, water and durability - Considers the lifecycle assessment and durability of modified mortars

Catarina Brazão Farinha works on incorporating waste in mortars. Her research examines the incorporation of fine ceramic waste in coating mortars. She has published widely, and is completing a doctorate on the incorporation of industrial waste in renders, as a substitute for sand, cement, or both.

Eco-Efficient Rendering Mortars: Use of Recycled Materials focuses on the use of waste materials into cement-based renders, discussing the origins, treatment processes and properties of relevant wastes. The book dispels mistrust through demonstrating the technical feasibility and environmental benefits of eco-efficient rendering mortars. It considers the characteristics of different waste products, such as aggregates, fillers, binders and additions. The functional requirements of renders are also discussed alongside their impact. Finally, the title considers the lifecycle and durability of modified mortars.

This book offers robust support and clear guidance on the use of wastes as a substitute for natural aggregates and binders.

• Presents evidence supporting the use of wastes as a substitute for natural aggregates and binders
• Characterizes wastes and considers how to best incorporate different kinds of waste into renders
• Gives details on the technical efficiency and environmental impact of different waste materials on mortars
• Analyzes the impact of wastes on render performance in terms of fresh state, mechanical, water and durability
• Considers the lifecycle assessment and durability of modified mortars

1. Mortars and sustainability 2. Rendering mortars 3. Wastes 4. Mortars with incorporation of wastes: Characteristics of fresh mortars 5. Mortars with incorporation of wastes: Mechanical behaviour 6. Mortars with incorporation of wastes: Water behaviour 7. Durability 8. Life cycle assessment 9. References