All Things Lime
Discover the facts about lime, what it is, how it works, and why it’s such an important material in sustainable building. Simple, honest information to help you understand and use lime with confidence.
Understanding Lime
Each type of lime product has its own unique properties and applications. The choice of which to use depends on the specific project requirements and the desired outcome. Examples of lime products include lime mortar, lime plaster and limecrete.
NHL Lime – An Introduction
This article is an introduction to Natural hydraulic lime (NHL) so we’ll focus specifically on that. But first, here is a very brief overview of the broad differences between hydraulic and non hydraulic lime.
Limestone Life Cycle
This article is an introduction to Natural hydraulic lime (NHL) so we’ll focus specifically on that. But first, here is a very brief overview of the broad differences between hydraulic and non hydraulic lime.
Calcination – Burning Limestone
Quarried stone is crushed and transported to a lime kiln. The lime burning process within the kilns requires enough heat to be transferred to the limestone in order to decompose the calcium and magnesium carbonates
Quick Lime – Hydration of Lime
Quicklime can be processed even further to make hydrated lime, hydraulic lime or lime putty. A basic hydrating plant consists of four stages: