How to build with Lime Mortar

Why Build With Lime Mortar? Lime was traditionally used for mortar up until cement came about, when its use started to decrease. What we now know is that cement is not ‘breathable’, and consequently traps in moisture. Trapped moisture can seriously damage walls, and leads to damp patches on interior walls. Yet cement is still used today – unknowingly creating an environment prone to trapped moisture. Lime mortar should be used along with sand to create a wall with high vapour permeability (breathable). This means that moisture can escape the walls, and prevents damp damage. Under no circumstances would we recommend mixing Portland cement with lime, as it does not have any beneficial factors – it just defeats the object of using lime.

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