What are the steps to follow?
Lime mortars are among the most used in construction
thanks to the characteristics of lime, a natural, breathable material,
resistant to time and above all easy to work with.
Having said that, let’s see how to make lime mortar and what they are
the elements to use in order to create it.
How to make mortar
lime: elements to use
In order to make lime mortar, you need to have:
- Sand;
- Waterfall;
- Lime (obviously).
As for the quantities, the latter depend
on the quality you want to obtain from the dough. However, remember to
use a little water, but just enough to obtain a dough in the end
able to be worked, therefore not too dry but not too liquid.
And for proportions he uses one part lime and three parts sand, all measured by weight.
The % of binder is approximately 25%.
The sand must be well washed and sorted correctly
grain size range.
How to make mortar
lime: how to work the dough
Once you have all the elements to create
the dough, let’s see how to work it best.
To prepare, pour the lime into a bucket and yes
add dry sand. Then mix thoroughly. Water is added
in small doses, stirring constantly, until you obtain a soft dough
homogeneous.
For quantities up to 10-15 kg it is best to prepare them using
the bricklayer’s bucket; for higher needs it is better to use one
small concrete mixer.
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number: 0461 775515.