Edwardian Farm (BBC) - lime kilns and slaking lime
- Edwardian Farm - Opens in a new window
A compilation from the BBC series "Edwardian Farm", highlighting lime kilns and slaking lime putty.
Online resources
- Cold weather protection requirements for a low-strength repointing mortar - Opens in a new windowPaper presented at the 10th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Banff AB, June 8 - 12, 2005
- Key considerations for repointing mortars for the conservation of older masonry - Opens in a new windowNRC. Institute for Research in Construction.
...key considerations for durable repointing mortars that contribute to the preservation of Canada’s older masonry buildings. - Repointing mortars for older masonry buildings -design considerations - Opens in a new windowConstruction Technology Update #67 / NRC. Institute for Research in Construction
Permanent damage to older masonry walls and premature failure of repointing work can result from improper selection and application of repointing mortars.
This Update describes key design elements for achieving successful repointing of masonry walls to provide a longer service life for both the masonry units and the mortar. - Repointing mortars for older masonry buildings - site considerations - Opens in a new windowConstruction Technology Update #68 / NRC. Institute for Research in Construction.
This Update presents information critical to the successful application of repointing mortars for the conservation of older masonry buildings. - Lime (mortars, renders, limewash, etc.) - articles from Building Conservation (UK) - Opens in a new windowInformation resources for conservation, restoration and repairs
- Repointing : principles, materials and methods - Opens in a new windowPublished by Hampshire County Council [UK]
- APT (Association for Preservation Technology) Practice Points - Opens in a new windowPractice Points include:
-Mortar analysis Part 1: Mortar-making materials
-Mortar analysis Part 2: Analytical methods
-Mortar analysis Part 3: Buying the right services
-Nondestructive evaluation : structural analysis of masonry
-Conditions glossaries as a tool in the survey process - Standard practice for determining the components of historic cementitious materials - Opens in a new window"The purpose of this method is to insure consistent analytical standards within the study of historic mortars for academic study and conservation purposes."
Published by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training. (US) - Lime mortars and plasters (LMP) project - Opens in a new windowA Getty Conservation Institute project identifying and interpreting current scientific info on high-calcium mortar including nanostructure and behaviour, aging, carbonation, organic additive, etc.
- Preservation of lime mortars and plasters bibliography - Opens in a new windowThe Getty Conservation Institute. 2003
Associations and Organizations
- National Lime Association - Opens in a new windowNLA is comprised of U.S. and Canadian commercial lime companies, suppliers to lime companies, and foreign lime companies and trade associations.
Includes a list of US and Canadian lime companies. - Building Limes Forum - Opens in a new windowThe Building Limes Forum's purposes are to encourage expertise and understanding in the appropriate use of building limes and education in the standards of production, preparation, application and after-care and thereby...
Historic Environment Scotland resources
- Lime mortar in traditional buildings - a Short Guide from Historic Environment Scotland - Opens in a new window
This short guide provides a background to the history and use of lime mortars in traditional buildings, the sourcing of raw materials, preparation of lime mortars for repairs and how to recognise and reduce the risk of failure. - The use of lime and cement in traditional buildings : an Inform Guide from Historic Environment Scotland - Opens in a new window
"The most common difference between mortar types is the nature of the binder. This Inform guide will focus on lime and cement..." - Hot-mixed lime mortars : an Inform Guide from Historic Environment Scotland - Opens in a new window
This INFORM guide explain what hot-mixed lime mortars are and how they differ from other types of lime mortars. It considers the possible benefits of using them, and gives a brief introduction to their preparation on site - Charleston Limeworks, research and conservation (Research Report - Historic Scotland) - Opens in a new window
"This report constitutes the findings of extensive archival research and offers an introduction to the development of lime production at Charlestown [Scotland], as well as the efforts made to conserve part of the Limeworks complex."
On our shelves...find these BOOKS and more!
Practical Building Conservation : mortars, plasters and renders - Opens in a new window by Call Number: TA436 .P73 2011A comprehensive guide to masonry mortars, plasters and renders.
Building limes in conservation - Opens in a new window by Call Number: TA434 .B89 2012Using limes in repairing historic buildings.
Observations on limes - Opens in a new window by Call Number: TP877 .P28 1997This volume represents a small part of the book Sir Charles Pasley wrote in 1838 which detailed his own experiments in the development of artificial cement for military uses.
The Small-scale vertical shaft lime kiln - Opens in a new window by Call Number: TP886 .M27 1999This manual covers in depth the design, construction, and operation of a particular type of lime kiln: a continuous, natural draft, mixed feed, vertical shaft kiln. The book focuses on small-scale production and is aimed at lime-burners, technologists and field workers in developing countries, as well as those interested in burning lime on any scale.
Small-scale lime burning - Opens in a new window by Call Number: TP886 .W56 1985A practical guide to the selection, design and operation of lime-burning plants for small-scale operations. Sections on fuels and raw materials, as well as on the physical and chemical background, and guidance on the methods appropriate to a small scale.
