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The Building Lime Company an
introduction to lime
The Building Lime Company runs regular courses on lime and lime mortars.
These practical courses are for home owners, Builders, Architects, Engineers
The course is free to regular customers or £40.00 for
the afternoon.
The Building Lime Company staff are happy to share they’re
many years of practical and theoretical knowledge of lime
and traditional building techniques during the course of a
half day presentation practical demonstration and hands on
instruction.
The course will cover
:
- A brief History of lime use.
- The types of limes and how they are produced.
- The advantages of lime.
- The specification of lime mortars and plasters.
- The use of inclusions in Lime mortars.
- Plastering on timber Lathe.
- Lime wash.
- Basic lime mortar analysis.
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The practical session will cover the application
of harling coats and lime render / plaster onto chalk
cob, brick, block, and
plaster lathe. The methods of construction of Chalk Cob walls
and an Pointing of flint, stone and brickwork walls.
A discussion on damp proofing and structural crack repairs of historic buildings built of lime mortar.
- All tools materials and protective clothing are provided all that you are required to bring is enthusiasm and suitable water proof working boots.
To book a place on a course or to arrange a course for 5 or more people please call
Kriss on 01980 611950.
We can also present seminars at your premises for groups of 6 or more building professionals.
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The Building Lime Company | Tel: 01980 611950 | Fax: 0845 658
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