Specialist Limework
Specialist Limework
The complex use and application of Quicklime and Pure Limes and there derivatives.
Lime is by far the most appropriate material for stonework and brickwork.
However, a good building mantenence program and careful mortar selection will prevent material decay
..then as the lime completes it's life cycle successfully the mortar is replaced
Lime mortars for masonry
Pointing and Repointing Mortars
Mortar analysis and replication,
Composition and modification of mortars specific to each application
Lime plasters and renders
Internal and External Lime plasterwork including split and riven Lath
External Lime plasterwork and Renders
Stucco
Specialist lime washing
Interior and Exterior White wash, and pigmented or coloured lime washes
For walls and ceilings, ornametation and decoration
Coloidal suspensions such as these, also form part of the conservation of stonework
A note of caution
Cementious mortars
There are in fact very few applications where cement is appropriate. This is because it has very low permiability which then leads to material decay shown in the perfect example to the here...
We recommend the replacement of cement mortars with lime mortars as soon as possible because it is better to repoint than have to rebuild
If that, then rebuilding is necessay...
N.B. A weak Cement or Cement with Hydrated lime added is equally undesirable!
