Breathable |
Heritage limes are breathable which is an essential quality for solid masonry walls, which are found in most period buildings. |
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Elastic |
No expansion joints, minimal shrinkage and cracking. |
Healthy |
A breathable structure is also an important quality for internal living conditions. |
Workable |
Free lime content gives good workability. |
Natural |
Heritage Limes are natural products. They contain no additives and are not blended. |
Recyclable |
Building materials used with Heritage Limes can be recovered and reused. |
Resistant |
Lime is resistant to salts, bacteria and vegetable growth. The absence of gypsum and cement ensures sulphate attack and salt re-actions are impossible. |
Green |
Lime re-absorbs CO2 during curing. |
Flexible |
Compressive strength is gained gradually, allowing for movement. |
Cost Effective |
Low bulk density means good economy as sold by weight but used by volume. |