09 Dec Frequently Asked Questions Green Construction in Todayās Built Environment ā FAQ December 9, 2011 By Daniel 0 comments Q: When people talk about āgreenā construction, I often wonder what the environmental benefit of the construction is. Is it new cons...Continue reading
02 Dec Frequently Asked Questions Lime Paint and Plastering System for Interior Application, FAQ Friday March 21, 2023 By Daniel 1 comment Building on last weekās FAQ Friday, the use of lime paints doesnāt have to stop with use on the exterior of a building. Lime paints ...Continue reading
25 Nov Frequently Asked Questions All About Lime Paint, FAQ Friday November 25, 2011 By Daniel 0 comments Although they date back thousands of years, some of the best examples today of lime paint are those pictured in scenic postcards of ...Continue reading
18 Nov Frequently Asked Questions Lime Mortar and Hardscaping, FAQ Friday November 18, 2011 By Daniel 0 comments When it comes to hardscaping with masonry, I am all for mortarless construction. The beauty of a well built dry stacked stonewall or...Continue reading
04 Nov Frequently Asked Questions Reconstruction of Historic Lime Mortar and Renders FAQ Friday November 4, 2011 By Daniel 2 comments Q: I want to restore my old stone house and have heard there are ways to reuse the mortar already in my building during the repointi...Continue reading
29 Oct Frequently Asked Questions Stucco Over Historic Stone Buildings, FAQ Friday October 29, 2011 By Daniel 6 comments Q: Why are beautiful stone farmhouses and other historic stone buildings covered with stucco? Is it for insulation? If the stucco ov...Continue reading
21 Oct Frequently Asked Questions How Lime Mortar Traditionally Got itās Color and How We Can Replicate this Today ā FAQ October 21, 2011 By Daniel 1 comment Seven factors that can affect the color of lime mortar in no particular order of significance, Lime, aggregate, pigment, water conte...Continue reading
14 Oct Frequently Asked Questions Sandblasting Historic Buildings FAQ Friday October 14, 2011 By Daniel 0 comments Q: Someone wants to sandblast my house. Should I let him sandblast? A: Invasive cleaning methods such as sandblasting or high-pressu...Continue reading
07 Oct Frequently Asked Questions Using Natural Hydraulic Lime in Cold Weather December 18, 2023 By Daniel 0 comments Q: As fall encroaches upon us with its cold weather, a question that is going to be popping up with more frequency isā¦ Is it too col...Continue reading
30 Sep Frequently Asked Questions Wet Basements and Masonry December 18, 2023 By Daniel 0 comments Basements are notorious for moisture problems. Mold can spread quickly and cause serious health problems throughout a home. Here is ...Continue reading