A practical guide that has proved invaluable as an introduction to builders and home owners new to traditional building maintenance. It covers many repair and maintenance jobs on traditional buildings using lime putty materials. Includes building stone rubble walls, repairing cob walls, lime rendering, lime plastering onto solid walls and lath, preparing and repointing stone wall joints, limewashing, health and safety and the tools required.   Price excl. VAT Posted Price incl. VAT DVD £10.00 £14.10

Lime Putty

This is a non-hydraulic lime putty slaked from the finest Buxton quicklime and matured for a minimum of four months. It is supplied in sealed tubs. Coverage - 1 tonne of lime mortar will require 8 tubs of the 27 kg size mixed with a suitable sand for a 3 to 1 ratio. WEIGHT PRICE 13kg £5.60 27kg £8.40

lime mortar 3.5/1 unhaired 1000kg bag

3/1 - suitable for internal building and pointing 3.5/1 - suitable for external building and pointing where a pozzolan such as Metastar is to be added. Our premixed lime mortars are made from our own matured lime putty and a wide range of suitable coloured sands, enabling us to offer matches to existing lime mortar where required. We can supply lime mortar biscuits for you to match your own mortar or we are happy to give advice if you send us a sample of your mortar in the post. We do not make a charge for advice on matching the samples. For advice on the use of lime mortars and pozzolans such as metastar, have a look at our "Repair Guidesheets" and "FAQs".

Coverage - 1 tonne of lime mortar will repoint 100-150 sq.metres of stonework. The 900kg bulk bags are designed for safe transport & unloading on a 1 tonne tail lift vehicle. The range in prices is dependent on the sands selected for the mortar mix. The lower priced mortars tend to be used as specialist building and pointing mortars that are made to order. Lead times on made to order mortars is usually just a day or two.

Supplied in 21kg tubs and 500kg, 900kg and 1000kg dumpy bags with plastic bale liners.
Bulk Discounts: 2 - 3 tonnes ~ 5%, 4 - 9 tonnes ~ 10%, 10+ tonnes ~ 12.5%

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Lime Mortar Unhaired 4/1
Suitable for laying cob blocks.
Coverage - 1 tonne of lime mortar will lay approx. 160 cob blocks.
The 900kg bulk bags are designed for safe transport & unloading on a 1 tonne tail lift vehicle.

Supplied in 21kg tubs and 500kg, 900kg and 1000kg dumpy bags with plastic bale liners.
Bulk Discounts: 2 - 3 tonnes ~ 5%, 4 - 9 tonnes ~ 10%, 10+ tonnes ~ 12.5%

Lime Mortar Haired 3/1 or 3.5/1

lime mortar 3.5/1 haired 21kg tub	lime mortar 3/1 haired 21kg tub	3/1 - suitable for internal backing coats of plaster 3.5/1 - suitable for external backing coats of render. Our haired lime mortars are premixed and matured and use a traditional, natural animal hair not polypropylene. The haired mortar needs to be used within 2 - 3 months as the hair will gradually dissolve in the alkaline mortar - you will end up with an unhaired lime mortar! This is still usable if you tease extra hair into the mortar.
Coverage - 1 tonne of haired lime mortar covers 50 sq.metres at a depth of 10mm. The 900kg bulk bags are designed for safe transport & unloading on a 1 tonne tail lift vehicle. Supplied in 21kg tubs and 500kg, 900kg and 1000kg dumpy bags with plastic bale liners. Bulk Discounts: 2 - 3 tonnes ~ 5%, 4 - 9 tonnes ~ 10%, 10+ tonnes ~ 12.5% WEIGHT PRICE ~ 3/1 PRICE ~ 3.5/1 21kg £5.40 £5.30 0.5 tonne £86.00 £83.00 900 kg £131.00 £127.00 1 tonne £146.00 £141.00

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Lime Plaster
We supply our lime plaster in three formulas and a range of sizes. Both our 2/1 and 3/2 mix are suitable for final coat internal plaster skimming. The mix ratios mean ~ fine sand/lime putty, by volume. The 2/1 mix can be applied a little thicker and is suitable for internal finishes over lime backing coats. It can be sponged to give a slightly textured finish or trowelled smooth. Our richer 3/2 mix is better suited for ceilings and when skimming plasterboard. In the latter case it will be necessary to gauge the lime plaster with gypsum onto a drying initial thin coat of pure gypsum. We can also supply a special bonding coat for plasterboard called DG27. Our 1/1 mix is specifically designed to match historic ratios in the finest historic plasterwork.
Coverage - A 10 litre tub weighs 20kg/19kg/17kg depending on the mix ratio and covers 2 sq. metres at 5mm thickness, 3.3 sq. metres at 3 mm, 4 sq. metres at 2.5mm and 5 sq. metres at 2mm thickness.

Supplied in 17-20kg tubs and 500kg, 900kg and 1000kg dumpy bags with plastic bale liners.
Bulk Discounts: 2 - 3 tonnes ~ 5%, 4 - 9 tonnes ~ 10%, 10+ tonnes ~ 12.5%

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Lime Putty Filler
This is a pure white filler for those repairs where the 3/2 lime putty plaster is not appropriate. It comes in two grades and as a pre-coloured filler mixed to the same 54 standard colours as we supply our limewash in, to better match existing limewashed walls;
Fine for very thin hairline cracks that will feather in for seamless repairs.
Coarse for larger cracks up to 2mm. It can be pigmented if required or will take limewash or a breathable paint.

DG27
On occasion you may wish to finish gypsum plaster or plasterboard with a lime plaster to coordinate the look and decoration of a room. DG27 is a bonding primer that allows lime plasters to be applied over plasterboard or gypsum plasters. Plasterboard joints must be prepared as usual with scrim. DG27 is a thick liquid that can be diluted with up to 25% water if appropriate. Its painted on and dries in around 6 hours leaving a texture thats gritty like sandpaper and a little porous. The best grade of lime plaster to use with DG27 is our 3/2 grade.
DG27 can also be useful in consolidating a problem surface where you just want to apply a thin lime plaster skim eg where the surface was previously wallpapered or emulsioned.
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Limecrete is a mixture of natural hydraulic lime (NHL) and aggregate that can be used to create breathable floors. It offers increased vapour permeability which is especially important for traditional buildings, and is often used in combination with breathable membranes. LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate) can be used instead of sand to create a warmer floor design. The LECA can be used both as a loose fill insulation under the limecrete slab and incorporated into the limecrete slab by mixing with NHLs. The LECA is available in a range of particle sizes and the NHLs in a variety of strengths. We offer practical advice on floor design. LECA can be incorporated to create an insulated floor to create a more comfortable breathable floor for a period property. Limecrete floors can also be used in conjunction with a modern insulation to conform to building regulations for new build or conversions.

We offer unbeatable bulk discounts on Natural Hydraulic Limes.

For our prices on LECA please click here
For a technical sheet on LECA based limecrete please click here
For a technical sheet on sand based limecrete please click here

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Natural Hydraulic Lime - BRECKWEG
We are the UK Distributors for Breckweg Natural Hydraulic Limes. These quality powdered limes are made in Germany and come in three grades - NHL2, NHL3.5 and NHL4.5. Both the NHL2 and NHL3.5 fully meet the requirements of BSEN459:2001, the NHL4.5 isn't quite strong enough to meet the criteria for NHL5 but does offer a little more strength than the NHL3.5 - it's rated within the criteria for NHL3.5 as these figures are a minimum of a range of strengths.

They are supplied in moisture resistant bags.

We make and supply our own limewashes based on a 50/50 blend of our own superior matured lime putty and water, together with both natural and manufactured pigments to produce a fantastic range of colours. We follow a traditional recipe of adding a little raw linseed oil which improves external watershedding and consolidates the surface a little. We make a particularly less watery limewash compared to a number of suppliers as our many customers prefer to buy limewash rather than water.

Our Limewash brochure extends our range to 54 fabulous colours at affordable prices, together with our traditional white.

We also provide a colour matching service for a fee of £20 + VAT. This is refundable on orders of over 100 litres. We provide 250ml sample jars of limewash for £1.00 plus postage, packing and VAT.

Coverage - 1 litre of limewash will cover 3 to 6 sq.m. for each coat, depending on the porosity and smoothness of the surface being limewashed. Four coats of limewash are recommended on new external renders and three coats on new internal plasters.

Metastar
A highly reactive pozzolan used to get an hydraulic set.

Cob Blocks and Cob Bricks

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These are suitable for the repair and rebuilding of earth buildings. We supply two types - compressed and extruded. The compressed cob blocks more closely match the original composition of the sub-soil used for cob buildings, the extruded cob blocks are slightly smaller and a bit cheaper! Coverage - a cubic metre of wall rebuild will require 80 cob blocks 18" x 9" x 4" Bedding mortar - a tonne of 4/1 lime mortar will bed around 160 cob blocks.

Oak Lintels
We stock are wide range of seasoned oak lintels that have been air dried for up to 8 years. Standard sizes are 4" x3", 6" x 4", 8" x 5" and 12" x 5" in a variety of lengths up to 7ft. We can also supply green oak cut to your specific requirements.

Riven and Sawn Lath

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We stock over 100,000 feet of lath and battens. Riven lath is cut with the grain and is less flexible than sawn lath and offers a coarser surface for lime plasters to adhere to, making it more suitable for ceiling repairs. The key to the riven surface is then an additional grip to that formed by squeezing the lime plaster through the gaps between the laths. Typical lengths stocked are 3ft, 4ft, 6ft and 8ft.   RIVEN OAK RIVEN CHESTNUT THICK SAWN OAK SAWN OAK SAWN LARCH price, per foot 27p 27p 13p 10p 7p

Galvanised Lath Nails
We stock 30mm nails, there are appoximately 1000 of the 30mm length per kg.

Tools
We stock a wide range of tools for traditional repair work at very competitive prices.

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Plastering Tools

Image	DESCRIPTION	PRICE excl VAT	Image	DESCRIPTION	PRICE excl VAT
	Harling Trowel	£10.00		Corner Trowel Internal Stainless Steel	£8.50
	Plastering Trowel Stainless Steel - Pavan 846 (280mm x 120mm)	£10.00		Corner Trowel Set Internal & External Mild Steel	£3.68
	Plastering Trowel Steel	£6.00		Wooden Float	£6.50
	Midget Trowel Stainless Steel	£6.00		Trowel ABS	£3.00
	Plastering Hawk Aluminium 300mm x 300mm	£7.52		Sponge Float Square Coarse 140mm x 230mm	£5.00
	Plastering Hawk Plastic Small 152mm x 152mm	£3.00		Sponge Float Square Fine 140mm x 230mm	£6.20
	Plastering Hawk Plastic Medium 250mm x 250mm	£6.28		Sponge Float Angled	£4.50
	Plastering Hawk Plastic Large 300mm x 300mm	£6.28		Plasterers Whisk	£10.00
	Scratching Comb	£5.50		Water Pressure Sprayer 5 litres	£11.96
	Corner Trowel External Stainless Steel	£8.50		Water Pressure Sprayer 8 litres	£14.96

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Pointing Tools

Image	DESCRIPTION	PRICE excl VAT	Image	DESCRIPTION	PRICE excl VAT
	Finger trowel Stainless Steel - 5/8"	£3.00		Lump/Club Hammer 4lb wth wooden handle	£5.92
	Pointing Spatula Steel	£4.50		Finger trowel Stainless Steel - 1"	£3.00
				Finger trowel Stainless Steel - 1/2"	£3.00
	Plugging Chisel	£5.50		Finger trowel Stainless Steel - 3/4"	£3.00
	Churn Brush	£5.00		Finger trowel Set of 3 - 1",11/2"& 2"	£3.86

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Painting Equipment

	Paint Whisk - Silverline	£3.50		Paint Pad Set of 3	£5.00
	Paint Brush 100mm	£6.02		Paint Pad Set of 2 - Silverline	£4.68
	Paint Brush Set Pack of 5	£9.33

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Building Tools & General Equipment

Image	DESCRIPTION	PRICE excl VAT	Image	DESCRIPTION	PRICE excl VAT
	Gauging Trowel Stainless Steel 7"	£3.50		Jumbo Easy Grip Wire Brush - Silverline	£2.64
	Gauging Trowel Steel 180mm	£2.33		Carpenters Pencils Pack of 3	40p
	Spirit Level 900mm - Silverline	£9.55		Manhole Key Pair 125mm	£4.20
	Brick Hammer Steel Shaft 24oz	£5.00		Rubber Sanding Block	£1.40
	Brick Hammer Wooden Shaft	£4.43		Pliers Side Cutting 180mm	£2.01
	Brick Laying Trowel Steel	£6.00		Nail Bag	£3.00
	Brick Laying Trowel Steel - Silverline	£2.23		Window Paint Scraper Retractable	£1.08
	Utility Knife Plain	£3.50		Pocket Knife Hi Vis	£1.96
	Utility Knife Hi Vis	£1.60		Cable Reel 25m 13a	£12.76
	Tape Measure Hi Vis 8m - Silverline	£2.58		Cable Reel 50m 13a	£20.42
	Tape Measure Hi Vis 5m - Silverline	£2.00		Bucket Trowel Stainless Steel 7"	£7.50
	Hand Saw 20"	£4.00		Bucket Trowel Mild Steel 180mm- Sliverline	£2.24
	Wire Brush - Sliverline	£1.19

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Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E)

	Safety Gloves Palm Coated	£2.00		Safety Gloves Leather Rigger	£2.50
	Safety Glasses	£1.60		Leather Knee Pads	£5.06

 

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Hessian
Hessian sheeting helps to protect lime mortars from rain, sun and drying winds. In combination with tarpaulins they can also give frost protection. We supply two weights.

Pigments
We supply a wide range of bulk pigments, both natural and manufactured, suitable for colouring limewash. Natural pigments generally have less colouring power so you will need more pigment for a given limewash.

click here	Manufactured Pigment colours
click here	Natural Pigment colours

Plastering Hair

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We supply a wide range of natural animal hair for teasing into lime mortars. They are added when lime putty and sand are mixed to make lime mortars for internal plastering and external rendering. The horse/cow mix is coarser and suitable for backing coats of lime render and lime plaster. Both the horse hair and goat hair are cut straight and bundled. The goat hair is white and very fine and can be used in final coat lime plasters if cut to shorter lengths. They are identically priced.

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Waterproofing Slurry

Although, we would always suggest you need to try and allow the walls to breathe, it is sometimes necessary to seal the walls from the inside. A cement based waterproofing slurry is one way to achieve this.

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An excellent source of information for anybody that has an interest in cob. The book provides background information, maintenance guidance and even offers advice on building a clome bread oven for the garden.

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