Lime Concrete for Floors, exposed aggregate / tamped finish Ingredients. 12 x 55 lb bags (660 lbs) NHL 5 per cubic yard (or 27 cubic feet) of aggregates consisting of 1 part sharp concrete sand: 2 parts 1/2" to 3/4" aggregate and approximately 2.5 to 3 gallons of water per 55 lbs. of lime. Mixing. Mix dry to achieve a uniform color in a pan mixer or roller pan mill, slowly add clean water until semi dry, just sufficient to allow mix to bind when squeezed in hand. Free fall mixers can cause balling. Substrate. Lime concrete should be laid on a compacted sub base of clean 2" to 3" clean screened aggregate (# 2 Stone)(minimum 6" thick base). The greater the thickness of the sub-base, the better the insulation properties. Damp proof membranes are not necessary. Lime concrete can be laid directly on to sub soils that contain clays that have had a 3/4" layer of NHL 5 hydraulic lime rotovated into them and compacted (sub soils should be analysed before proceeding). Damp proof membranes are not necessary. Laying. The concrete is placed in a single layer of 2", or 2 layers of 2" to make a 4" layer depending on purpose. 2" will be sufficient for normal foot traffic and 4" for light vehicular traffic. It should be well rammed either by hand or with a mechanical compaction plate to the desired level. Form mechanical key between layers. Lay green on green (within 24 hours). Finishing. Exposed aggregate finish: after 24 hours the surface of the compacted and levelled concrete is brushed with a stiff yard broom initially, then a soft brush. On large areas it may be necessary to treat the surface of freshly compacted concrete with an inhibitor to hold back the set. A trial panel should always be done. Curing Light mist with clean water for 72 hours or more depending on conditions. Never lay on a frosted or exceedingly hot surface. Protect from extreme heat, freezing, excessive wind, strong direct sunlight and rain. Ambient temperature range should be 40oF-85oF with low to average humidity. Protection. Foot traffic should be avoided for 7 - 10 days depending on the weather. Cover with protective walkways 12 hours after placing. These should remain in place for at least 2-3 weeks or longer if possible. The above details are given for information purposes only.  Final dosages and application should be checked with our technicians

Lime Concrete for Fine / ruled finish floors Ingredients.  660lbs NHL 5 per cubic metre of aggregates consisting of 1 Part sharp sand: 2 Parts fine sharp sand. Mixing.  Mix dry to achieve a uniform color in a pan mixer or roller pan mill, slowly add clean water until the correct moisture is achieved (semi dry) just sufficient to allow mix to bind when squeezed in hand.  Free fall mixers can cause balling. Substrate. Fine lime concrete finish should be laid on a freshly compacted and keyed sub base of 2" thick lime concrete made as per exposed aggregate concrete. Laying. The concrete is placed in a single consistent layer of 3/8" to 1".  It should be well rammed either by hand or with a vibrating screed to the desired level.  Lay green on green. Finishing. Tighten in the surface with a cross-grained wood float to a level plane, polish after initial stiffening with a steel float if desired.  Lining out or ruling after 12 hours.A trial panel should always be done before attempting large areas. Curing. Very light mist with clean water in drying conditions for 72 hours.Protect from extreme heat, freezing, excessive wind, strong direct sunlight and rain.  Ambient temperature range should be 40oF-85oF with low to average humidity Protection. Foot traffic should be avoided for 7 - 10 days depending on the weather.  Cover with protective walkways 12 hours after placing.  These should remain in place for at least 2-3 weeks or longer if possible. The above details are given for information purposes only. Final dosages and application should be checked with our technicians.

Lime concrete sub base for slabs. Ingredients. 6 - 55 lb or (330 lbs)NHL 5 per cubic metre of well graded sharp sand #6 to #200 Mixing.   Mix dry to achieve a uniform color in a pan mixer or roller pan mill, slowly add clean water until until the correct moisture is achieved (semi dry), just sufficient to allow mix to bind when squeezed in hand. Free fall mixers can cause balling. Substrate.  Outdoors: lay on a compacted sub base of clean 2" screened aggregate (3" minimum).  Should a membrane be required use a geotextile  (not polythene). Indoors: lay on a compacted sub base of clean 2" - 3" aggregate (4" minimum).  The greater the thickness of the sub-base, the better the insulation properties.  Damp proof membranes are not necessary. Laying.    Placed in a single layer of 2".  It should be well rammed either by hand or with a mechanical compaction plate to the desired level.  Form mechanical key and lay a further 20mm layer loose ready to set down slabs.  Lay slabs as normal. The above details are given for information purposes only.  Final dosages and application should be checked with our technicians.

Jointing / Pointing mortar for slabs. Ingredients. NHL5 at 1:2.5 with sharp concreting sand #6 to #200 for joints 1/4" to 3/8" wide.   Use fine sharp sand #16 to #200 for joints up to 1/4".  Avoid saturated sands. Mixing.  Mix ingredients dry to achieve a uniform color.  Add: the minimum of water, the mortar should be quite dry. Placing Dampen the joints of the slabs taking care not to wet the surface of the slabs, brush mix into joints and compact with pointing key, clean all excess from slabs and lightly dampen joints with clean water several times over a period of approximately two hours depending on weather conditions. Curing. Never lay on a frosted or exceedingly hot surface.  Protect from extreme heat, freezing, excessive wind, strong direct sunlight and rain.  Ambient temperature range should be 40oF - 85oF with low to average humidity. Protection. Foot traffic should be avoided for 48 hours depending on the weather.  Provide walkways with boards during and after placing to distribute any foot traffic/ loading. The above details are given for information purposes only.  Final dosages and application should be checked with our technicians.