Lime Concrete Walls

Lime is a basic ingredient in all cement and concrete.

Lime concrete walls.

Lime stains occur on concrete floors when the concrete is repeatedly exposed to water. Masonry before the 20 th century was done using lime concrete due to elasticity of the lime mortar which allowed expansion or contraction of the walls without damaging masonry units. It also resists weathering effects and is very durable. This 50 50 mix combines the good qualities of the portland strength and fast set time with the flexibility permeability and workability of lime.

The lime stains form when moisture passes through the. It also has a certain waterproof property to it that prevents subsoil dampness in floors and walls. Type m pure portland or type s must be used for anything exposed horizontally to the elements such as a stone patio door threshold or wall coping. Lime concrete also exhibits volumetric stability.

Unlike gypsum plaster or drywall lime plaster is sufficiently durable and resistant to the elements to be used for exterior plastering. Lime concrete produced by this mix makes a good base for load bearing walls columns or laying under floors because it has a degree of flexibility that regular concrete does not. It can be made easily and can be available at much cheaper rates. Lime concrete also exhibits certain degree of water proofing property and thus prevents subsoil dampness in floors and walls.