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Our specifications for limecrete and Glasscrete floor systems are LABC (Local Authority Building Control) approved. This means that seeking approval to install a limecrete floor system in your property is easy.
Limecrete floor systems are a modern interpretation of traditional solid floors that can still be seen in many older homes.
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Limecrete is an alternative to a concrete floor with or without a DPM (damp proof membrane). Using limecrete floors in traditional properties offers improvements compared to relatively impervious, cement floors and membranes which can create problems with moisture being pushed into ground level walls. This in turn can result in poor insulation, damp floors and even structural damage.
Many conservation officers with responsibility for listed buildings encourage the use of limecrete rather than conventional concrete floors.
A limecrete floor uses natural hydraulic lime (NHL) rather than cement as the binder. A mixture of NHL5 and the appropriate aggregate is used to create the limecrete slab and these floor systems are compatible with underfloor heating systems.
Limecrete floor systems consist of a non-capillary material (Techni-clay expanded clay aggregate or GEOCELL Foam Glass) at their base to deal with ground moisture. The slab/screed is a mixture of natural hydraulic lime (NHL) and aggregate. Limecrete and Glasscrete floors are designed to be sympathetic, functional and insulating floor systems.
Using non-capillary insulating aggregates in the base layer manages ground moisture and reduces thermal conductivity. The latter is particularly important when considering the use of underfloor heating systems in your home.