In the face of escalating environmental concerns, the construction industry is profoundly transforming towards greener construction and more sustainable practices. Innovative technologies and materials are paving the way for a …
Lime mortar, a renewable construction material, derives its composition primarily from limestone, a widely accessible and abundant natural resource. In fact, the utilisation of limestone as a key ingredient in …
Lime is a hugely important building material for the restoration of historical buildings and structures and has been used for centuries throughout the world. Many of the buildings such as …
Lime mortar offers a range of environmental benefits that make it a valuable component in sustainable architecture. Here are some key advantages: REDUCED CARBON FOOTPRINT Lime mortar has a significantly …
Lime has been used as a building material for thousands of years. Its versatility and durability have made it a popular choice for construction projects throughout history, from ancient times …
Lime is a natural building material that has been used for centuries and offers several advantages over synthetic building materials. Unlike synthetic materials that are often made from non-renewable resources, …
Lime mortar is a type of building material that is made from a combination of lime, water and sand. This mixture is often used as a coating for bricks and …
WATERPROOFING Water can be one of the worst enemies for the flooring, walls, and ceiling. Drying the building is an excellent strategy to stop water from causing mould. There are …
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a significant concern, and it can impact our health and well-being in various ways. There are several tools and techniques that can improve IAQ, and …
As a building material, lime has been used for millennia. It makes sense that modern architects would continue to use it in their designs. Because of its low cost and …
In the UK, there are two types of building mortars worth using, lime and cement. Generally, older houses, mainly in the pre-1920s were constructed using brick or stone with a …
Ram Quarter at Wandsworth is a multi-million pound residential-led, mixed-use development, transformed from the Young’s Brewery site into a vibrant urban quarter. Set within the Grade II listed brewery complex …
Anthology Hoxton Press, Hoxton, London is very much a part of the changing face of the East of London, offering spectacular views over the Capital and surrounded by local amenities, …
The mineral and chemical composition of limestone We spend up to 90% of our time indoors so the quality of the internal environment is important to our health and wellbeing. …
Lime is a building material that’s been used for centuries. There are two main types of lime: hydraulic and non-hydraulic. The difference between them is the way they set after …
AN INTRODUCTION TO LIME RENDER Lime render is a natural product that creates a durable and breathable surface for both domestic and commercial buildings. The product is made from lime, …
Lime is a popular fire protectant building material for many reasons. It’s attractive, durable and can be used in both indoor and outdoor projects. However, limestone is not just any …
When businesses quantify their carbon emissions and make up for what they have produced through carbon offset programmes, they become carbon neutral. Along with avoiding them and reducing them, offsetting …
If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional damp-proof membranes, lime render may be the answer. Whilst it has been used for many years, lime render is becoming more popular …
Lime Render is one of the most natural building products you can use and is suitable for domestic and commercial buildings, and for exterior and interior use. What’s more it finds …
This former European Headquarters of the US Navy has been transformed into one of the most prestigious residential living developments in the heart of Mayfair, London. This imposing building is …
Chelsea Barracks Phase 1 and 2 is a historic collaboration between planners and architects to create a new standard of luxury living in Belgravia, London’s most desirable neighbourhood. This development …
Lime has a long history of being used in the construction and repair of historic buildings. 6000 years to be precise when in 4000BC, the Egyptians used lime to plaster …
The new headquarters of Tombola has modern and technologically advanced open-plan offices on the first and second floors, and a three-storey-high atrium which will flood natural light throughout the glazed …
Basildon Park is set in over 400 acres of manicured gardens and beautiful parkland. Surrounding it all is the boundary wall that is the subject of restoration work by AF …
One of their many achievements was to introduce ecologically-sound building materials in the form of lime which they used to build structurally complicated forms such as The Pantheon and The …
Lime mortar is one of the world’s oldest and most durable building materials; it’s also one of the great survivors. Just look at the Great Wall of China where many …
Lime is fast becoming the building material of choice in conservation, heritage and new build projects where sustainability is high on the agenda. Lime has a carbon-neutral life cycle, being …
Building on the success of its Tilebrick range, Ibstock has recently launched a selection of new designs, offering greater choice and increased sales opportunities for merchants looking to meet the …
