Our Founder
Andy deGruchy is the owner of LimeWorks.us, the nation’s leading manufacturer and distributor of “green” mortars, stuccos, plasters, and paints based on the limes that are ‘Fit for Purpose’.
Andy ascribes to the correct use of lime for durability, time-tested proof, and appropriateness for all historic masonry works.
Lime’s life cycle assessment and carbon sequestering properties makes this material energy conscious and sustainably valuable for all LEED accredited projects.
The Crew
We have a caring and dedicated staff of people who work in many departments. These departments range from Bookkeeping, Logistics, Shipping & Receiving, Warehousing, Secretarial, Laboratory Services, Archives and Technical Support. Other departments include staff involved in Events Planning, Contractor Relations, Marketing & Communications, IT Services, Grounds and Mechanical System Maintenance, Stonemasons, Plasterers, Conservation Masons and Trade Instructors. Altogether these crews work together to support historic preservation and sustainable building with their respective specialized talents. There is no one person who is the head of any “Sales Department.” We have found that everyone represents the company so well by simply helping whomever calls on us. Our hallmark is to first physically answer the phone and the email and then simply supply what is needed based only on the merit of what it is that we have to offer for the application that pairs with the need. These great people are ready to serve you! These are the people who run the company.
Philosophy
In the recent past where historic buildings are either being Preserved, Restored, Reconstructed or Rehabilitated, it has been paramount to ensure long-term survival of these structures by having them repaired with compatible materials. Some buildings have been in use for centuries; there is no logical reason why this cannot continue.
Preservation, Restoration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation can have significant environmental advantages over new construction. Material longevity is unsurpassed when administered and maintained correctly. We believe that, ‘the greenest buildings are the ones already built.’
Mission Statement
Our mission is to serve the Historic Building Preservation industry and the Sustainable Building communities by supplying materials ‘Fit for Purpose’. Our goal is to safeguard natural, cultural and historic resources by supplying lower embodied energy products, hence aiming at reducing the overall carbon footprint in construction.
Our customers who choose to engage with us on this worthy goal help to create more American jobs. Preserving the legacy of our architectural heritage is investing in an eco-friendly, energy efficient and a sustainable future, supports our multidimensional vision.
We are deeply concerned about climate change and hence aspire to be compliant with some goals set by United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
To reach this goal realistically, we aid clients in cost saving solutions such as adaptive reuse in order to move forward with all development, while saving money and the environment, at the same time.
