When it comes to building materials that stand the test of time, lime has been unrivalled for centuries. Whether you’re working hard to restore a historic gem of architectural importance or you’re living somewhere newer, lime mortar offers unmatched advantages in flexibility, sustainability, and beauty – and a lime render offers a finish to your property like no other. These traditional materials don’t just respect the past – they create sustainable and long-lasting construction for the future!

Lime materials are experiencing a well-deserved revival; not just in the conservation of historic buildings, but in new, sustainable architectural designs. Whether you’re an architect, a builder, or a homeowner, here’s why we think you should opt for lime products to help complete your next project.

Moisture Management

Lime mortar allows moisture to pass through a wall rather than trapping it like other more modern materials can. This helps to reduce damp-related issues and any potential damage that can be caused by the expansion of water in the walls in colder weather (ie freezing and frost), as well as helping to maintain a healthy indoor environment too. Whether you’re renovating a historic property or upkeeping a new build, the use of lime gives you the best protection against the natural elements for years to come, as well as creating a more pleasant indoor environment for you to enjoy as well.

Longevity

Lime materials can be vital in preserving the structural integrity of your building. They’re forgiving of any structural movements (which occur more often in older buildings) and are less rigid and prone to cracking than their modern alternatives like cement. If you were to apply modern materials such as this to something that’s previously been crafted with traditional lime materials, this conflict will affect your lime’s breathability and flexibility. Using lime mortar and lime render to continue to safeguard your property will help it stand the test of time.

Recyclability

Making sustainable building choices is more important than ever today. Thankfully, lime offers not only a long life of service, but is also recyclable too. It also requires less energy than cement to be produced, and it releases less CO2 as well – even reabsorbing CO2 in a process called carbonation. We’re also lucky enough to be able to source our raw materials locally – as well as making our own range of lime-based products on site in our yard, of course.

Sympathetic Design

If you want to maintain a classic aesthetic in a manner that’s sympathetic to your property’s historic beauty, then lime is ideal for this. Lime mortar offers a warm, traditional finish, with colours that enhance the natural tones of the aggregate and masonry – and a lime plaster finish on the inside of your home is less rigid than modern alternatives, helping to accommodate any small movements within your home’s structure. Not to mention its soft and understated beauty as a finish too. Whether you’re in a cosy Cotswold stone cottage or you’re making somewhere new feel like your own, finish it all with some beautiful lime plaster – or apply some bang on trend warm, earthy colours in an all-important breathable paint to keep your lime render happy.

Selecting the Right Lime Mortar for The Job

Our lime mortars are made from matured lime putty and finely graded coarse sand. Available in a range of sympathetic colours, you can enhance the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of your stonework with the use of our range of mixes.

If you need a hand picking the right one for you, why not speak to our experts?