"This course is worth every penny. It totally cleared everything up for me and gave me the confidence to get started with lime." Kirsty Henderson, author of Portugal from Scratch.
My ancient barn in Spain, completely repointed with lime by yours truly.
Amazing Lime!
People are intimidated by lime which is a terrible shame. Lime is one of the most underused, useful and beautiful building materials out there. It's amazing stuff, and does nearly everything Portland cement does but better. Lime allows structures to breathe in a way Portland cement never can, significantly reducing the opportunities for mildew or damp in your building. It's softer and more malleable, and cures more slowly giving you time to work it beautifully before it sets. This softness is important in mortar work - especially in old buildings. Portland cement is too hard and non-porous, so it ultimately begins to 'eat away' at the stones. It's been banned by the English Heritage society for this very reason. Lime has fungicidal and insecticidal properties, and is in many places very inexpensive.
An Entry Level Course for Beginners
This course will clarify which kind of lime to use where, and how. Simply. Without jargon. In a way that people without chemistry degrees can understand (relief right?) It will show you how to slake quicklime, create mortars, renders, limecretes and paints. Anyone can use lime, and this course will empower you to do just that.
People are intimidated by lime which is a terrible shame. Lime is one of the most underused, useful and beautiful building materials out there. It's amazing stuff, and does nearly everything Portland cement does but better. Lime allows structures to breathe in a way Portland cement never can, significantly reducing the opportunities for mildew or damp in your building. It's softer and more malleable, and cures more slowly giving you time to work it beautifully before it sets. This softness is important in mortar work - especially in old buildings. Portland cement is too hard and non-porous, so it ultimately begins to 'eat away' at the stones. It's been banned by the English Heritage society for this very reason. Lime has fungicidal and insecticidal properties, and is in many places very inexpensive.
An Entry Level Course for Beginners
This course will clarify which kind of lime to use where, and how. Simply. Without jargon. In a way that people without chemistry degrees can understand (relief right?) It will show you how to slake quicklime, create mortars, renders, limecretes and paints. Anyone can use lime, and this course will empower you to do just that.
"The best and most straightforward information I have found yet." Rachel, Texas.
What Will This Course Teach You?
- Which kind of lime you should use for which job, and in which climate
- How to slake quicklime.
- How to mix and apply lime render.
- How to test your lime mixtures.
- How to apply lime mortar and some tricks for a clean finish.
- How to deal with mortar guns when using lime.
- How to mix limecrete.
- How to make a limecrete floor.
- How to create lime paint or lime wash with and without colours.
"This lime course is fantastic! Incredibly informative and super helpful. I feel much more confident now and am able to apply what I've learned to various projects. Highly recommend!" Erin Kirchner, CA. USA.
