Lime Mortar for use in Today's Restoration and New Build Projects

Why use Natural Lime Mortar

The use of natural lime mortars and renders has increased considerably in recent years compared to just a couple of decades ago. These simple, basic materials are fundamentally important to the long term survival of historic buildings, yet there are many who still regard their use with suspicion. Natural Lime Mortars are the only viable way to repair and restore much of the great architectural heritage of this country.

Invariably, our Historic Buildings, Monuments and Structures will have been constructed with the Natural Lime 'Products of the Era'. Attempts to repair these national treasures with modern 'Cement' instead of a compatible Natural Lime Mortar, will frequently produce a worse result than no repair at all. These 'Bodged Repairs' then have to be reworked first to undo the damage inflicted by the alien chemical nature of modern cements before they can be repaired using the Natural Lime Mortar and Render that should have been used in the first place. See details of Lime Mortar Products

If you are involved in a repair or restoration project at the early planning stage you would be well advised to contact 'Cornish Lime' for advice on the appropriate Mortars and Renders for the repairs being undertaken. You may also like to attend one of our Lime Training sessions.

We have an extensive portfolio of prestigious projects where our expertise, advice and Natural Lime Mortar has formed the basis for extensive repairs and restoration including The National Trust and English Heritage. You may wish to view our information on Lime Putty

The Use of Natural Lime Mortar

Selecting the right Lime Mortar for your particular application can appear very daunting. That is where 'Cornish Lime' become not only a supplier, but a source of knowledge gained over decades of successful restoration projects using the same Natural Lime Mortars that they themselves manufacture today.

Training available from Cornish Lime

In addition to the freely given advice and comprehensive literature packs available, Cornish Lime also run very informative training sessions on the use of Lime Mortars, Renders and Plasters including the versatility of their own Mature Natural Lime Putty.
Check the availability of Lime Training dates with prices.

One example of our Training is the course entitled: "Introduction To And Working With Lime" which consists of the following content:

• Selecting the right materials
  
• Compatibility and interaction of Lime Mortars, Renders and Plasters with other materials
• Surface preparation and suitable or necessary base coats etc
• Mixing the Lime Mortar, Render or Plaster
• Useable life span of Limes after mixing
• Curing times and protection during the curing stages
• Adequate Q & A session time for you to explore your specific thirst for knowledge
• Comprehensive handouts to keep for your own reference
• Building with Lime Practical 'Hands On' session using the appropriate materials
• Pointing, Rendering and Plastering with Lime
• Sands and aggregates, the role they perform and their suitability
• Decoration

Please Contact Us to find about more about our lime training and for availability on the next course.