The NHBC Foundation is very much about promoting good practice within the house building industry. This guidance highlights the different approach that lime-based mortars need when …

For information on how to use both Hydraulic and Ordinary Lime Mortars, please download the Mortars Best Practise Guide PDF at the bottom of this page.

Nov 4, 2024 · Air lime mortars play a key role in aiding and governing the effects of this historic routine by providing the main route of moisture transportation through traditionally constructed …

Feb 12, 2025 · Lime mortar, a traditional building material, has been used for centuries due to its unique properties and versatility. In this article, we'll explore when it's best to use lime mortar …

Jun 25, 2019 · The principle of good application requires the amount of mortar to be kept to a minimum by introducing pinning stones to fill voids and wider joints, and avoiding the …

Removing loose cement based re-pointing and decayed lime mortar: Carefully rake out (not cut out) mortar to a minimum depth of at least twice that of the joint width.

How can I ensure the repointing is successful? This website is designed to help you learn about lime, select the right materials and follow best-practice in your repointing work. An introduction …

The practical techniques required for the use of lime can be mastered by anyone with good building skills or a practical aptitude, but for successful use of lime it is essential to understand …

Aug 29, 2024 · Explore the benefits, types, and uses of lime mortar in construction. Learn about its historical significance, environmental advantages, and best practices for mixing and …

Jan 10, 2023 · As with all good building practice using any mortars, plasters/renders and paints, protection should be provided against frosts, the wind, rain and direct sunlight.

Mortar is a mixture of sand or aggregate and binder (lime or cement) that is most often used to build brick or block walls. This mixture creates a workable... Getting Started - Why use lime …

The best method of manufacturing a lime putty based mortar is to mix the ingredients in a mortar mill. The resulting mortar is of a high quality and very workable.

Can you use lime mortar below dpc (damp-proof course) on new builds? I’ll use a lime render internally to level out old walls where necessary, but do I need to use lime mortar on new …

The aim of this guide is to provide the reader with a background to the history and use of lime mortars in traditional building, the sourcing of raw materials, preparation of lime mortars for …

Much of the current guidance on lime mortars has been based on good experience of non -hydraulic lime putty in fine plasters, renders and re-pointing mortars for the conservation of …

The use of lime in masonry mortars allows moisture vapour to escape at the same time as preventing water penetration into the building fabric, contributing to better moisture control …

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2 days ago · This study investigates the influence of alkaline activators and low-temperature curing (10°C) on the performance of steel slag cement mortar.