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An Introduction to Lime

An Introduction to Lime

Introduction to Lime - Lime and its Production

The Lime Cycle The lime cycle shows the stages from quarrying the limestone through to the production of mortars...

Introduction to Lime - Lime in Buildings - A Brief History

Lime has been used as the binder in mortars, plasters, renders and paints for thousands of years. The oldest sample of lime plaster that we are aware...

Introduction to Lime - Lime - Properties

Caring for buildings
The importance of lime mortars, plasters and paints in caring for old buildings has now been well documented...

Introduction to Lime - Types of Lime

There are many types of building lime on the market. It is crucially important to understand their differences and the way in which they perform...

Introduction to Lime - Choosing a Lime

It is important for the well-being of the building that the most appropriate lime product is chosen. Every situation needs to be carefully assessed e....

Guidance for protecting Lime work all year round

Guidance for Protecting Lime work all year round As with all good building practice using any mortars, plasters/renders and paints, ...