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 | Sep 20, 2022 | Lime Mortar, Lime Plaster
The Difference Between Hydraulic and Non-Hydraulic Lime Lime is a building material that’s been used for centuries. There are two main types of lime: hydraulic and non-hydraulic. The difference between them is the way they set after being mixed with water....
by Andy Cowland | Jul 13, 2022 | Lime Mortar
As a building material, lime has been used for millennia. It makes sense that modern architects would continue to use it in their designs. Because of its low cost and adaptability to different climates and uses, lime’s flexibility makes it an ideal building...
by Andy Cowland | Jun 29, 2022 | Lime Mortar
Uses of Lime Based Products in Construction: Lime Render Lime has been used in construction for centuries. Without a doubt, lime is still a popular choice today. Given that this product has stood the test of time, there are many benefits to using lime mortar. This...
by Andy Cowland | Jun 21, 2022 | Lime Mortar
Uses of Lime Based Products in Construction: Lime Render Lime has been used in construction for millennia, with evidence of lime mortar being used as early as 6,500 BC. The word lime comes from Old English, where it referred to a sticky substance. Over time, the...
by Andy Cowland | Mar 16, 2022 | Lime Mortar
Introduction to Lime Lime mortar is one of the world’s oldest and most durable building materials; it’s also one of the great survivors. Just look at the Great Wall of China where many sections were built around 518 – 618AD – by ramming earth, lime, sand and...
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