Articles
Short articles explaining the benefits, characteristics and applications of the natural limes, lime mortar, lime renders and lime plasters available from Conserv.
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The natural benefits of using traditional hydraulic and non-hydraulic lime in mortars, renders and plasters.
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A quick comparison of hydraulic lime and non-hydraulic lime, practical considerations for selecting natural limes.
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Practical advantages of NHL (Natural Hydraulic Lime) over non-hydraulic lime and ordinary cement for modern construction.
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A quick guide to Natural Hydraulic Lime and different grades of NHL. Design the perfect mortar for the job with these examples of typical NHL applications.
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Highlighting the traditional techniques and key skills underlying successful applications of non-hydraulic lime (fat lime putty).
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Lime mortar is commonly confused with the use of hydrated lime in modern cement mortars. Lime mortars are 100% natural and traditional, they don't contain any cement or hydrated lime.
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Discouraging the use of modern cement (OPC) in lime mortar to increase setting speed.
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