Green Construction in Today’s Built Environment – FAQ
Q: When people talk about “green” construction, I often wonder what the environmental benefit of the construction is. Is it new cons...
Lime Paint and Plastering System for Interior Application, FAQ Friday
Building on last week’s FAQ Friday, the use of lime paints doesn’t have to stop with use on the exterior of a building. Lime paints ...
All About Lime Paint, FAQ Friday
Although they date back thousands of years, some of the best examples today of lime paint are those pictured in scenic postcards of ...
Lime Mortar and Hardscaping, FAQ Friday
When it comes to hardscaping with masonry, I am all for mortarless construction. The beauty of a well built dry stacked stonewall or...
Reconstruction of Historic Lime Mortar and Renders FAQ Friday
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...
Stucco Over Historic Stone Buildings, FAQ Friday
Q: Why are beautiful stone farmhouses and other historic stone buildings covered with stucco? Is it for insulation? If the stucco ov...
How Lime Mortar Traditionally Got it’s Color and How We Can Replicate this Today – FAQ
Seven factors that can affect the color of lime mortar in no particular order of significance, Lime, aggregate, pigment, water conte...
Sandblasting Historic Buildings FAQ Friday
Q: Someone wants to sandblast my house. Should I let him sandblast?
A: Invasive cleaning methods such as sandblasting or high-pressu...
Using Natural Hydraulic Lime in Cold Weather
Q: As fall encroaches upon us with its cold weather, a question that is going to be popping up with more frequency is… Is it too col...
Wet Basements and Masonry
Basements are notorious for moisture problems. Mold can spread quickly and cause serious health problems throughout a home. Here is ...
