Using lime in modern and contemporary architecture
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 …
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Lime vs Cement in Architecture
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 …
EcoRight lime mortar brewed to match historic brickwork
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 …
EcoRight lime mortar answers aesthetic and performance challenges
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, …
Lime as an anti-bacterial coating
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. …
The difference between hydraulic and non-hydraulic lime
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 …
Award win for established specialist plastering company
An established company has been handed an industry award after a specialist project to restore an historic building. Artisan Plastercraft, based in Kent, has been recognised for the impressive restoration …
The Benefits of Lime Render
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, …
What is carbon neutral and how can we achieve it?
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 …
Eight benefits of using lime mortar in building works
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 …
Hamilton comes to the four on INCA shortlist
Hamilton (Building Contractors) Ltd has been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) awards, not once but four times. The 2021 INCA awards, which are to be …
Renderplas Supply External Render Beads For Major Project In Bahrain
Renderplas PVC external render beads are part of the dynamic design of The Walk, a new commercial and leisure development in East Riffa in the oil-rich Kingdom of Bahrain. PVC …