by Andy Cowland | Mar 23, 2023 | Lime Mortar, Lime Plaster, Lime Render
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a significant concern, and it can impact our health and well-being in various ways. There are several tools and techniques that can improve IAQ, and one of the lesser-known contributors is lime, also known as calcium oxide. Lime has been...
by Andy Cowland | Feb 1, 2023 | Lime Mortar, Lime Plaster, Lime Render
Lime Vs Cement in Architecture In the UK, there are two types of building mortars worth using, lime and cement. Generally, older houses, mainly in the pre-1920s were constructed using brick or stone with a lime mortar. Similarly, newer houses, post the 1920s use brick...
by Andy Cowland | Feb 1, 2023 | Lime Mortar, Lime Render
The Application of Lime in Architecture Lime mortar is a type of building material that is made from a combination of lime, water and sand. This mixture is often used as a coating for bricks and other kinds of building materials to provide protection against...
by Andy Cowland | Jan 11, 2023 | Lime Render
The use of lime mortar has started to become popular again in the UK and many parts of Europe. This is because we’re starting to realise that there are many benefits to using lime instead of cement. One of the most obvious benefits of using lime mortar is that...
by Andy Cowland | Jan 11, 2023 | Lime Render
Waterproofing Water can be one of the worst enemies for the flooring, walls, and ceiling. Drying the building is an excellent strategy to stop water from causing mould. There are tried-and-true techniques you may use to seal the building, such as installing watertight...
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