17 Mar

Frequently Asked Questions, Sustainable Building

How To Achieve A Beautiful Tadelakt Lime Plaster Finish Using The Ecologic™ Plaster System

• March 22, 2021
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A Brief Overview of Tadelakt Tadelakt is not a term many in the United States may have heard before. It literally means to “rub-i...

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09 Mar

Ecologic Mortar, Frequently Asked Questions

I have unusual mortar joint details. Could you explain or can I tell you what I know about the subject?

• February 17, 2021
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*Using the modern grapevine jointer in brickwork is a form of what is also called “bastard pointing” whereby the genuine art...

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10 Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

Old Stone Basement Foundation FAQ

• June 10, 2015
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This is part of a series of blog entries that will feature mason, Randy Ruth. Randy was the former lab technician at LimeWorks.us an...

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08 Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s Talk Sand

• June 8, 2015
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Our Ecologic™ Mortar uses a sharp well graded proprietary blend, so it’s not just ANY sand! The dictionary definition of Sand: weat...

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25 Jan

Frequently Asked Questions

Colorwash Stain, For Brick Walls With Mismatched Brick

• May 21, 2020
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Q: There are some bricks in wall that are mismatched in color. Is there a way to have them match without removing them? A: While th...

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30 Nov

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Friday: What are Silicate Paints?

• May 21, 2020
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Silicate Dispersion Paint is also known as Inorganic Mineral Paints and is unique in regard to its ability to breathe and supply a l...

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09 Nov

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Friday

• November 9, 2012
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Two weeks ago I attended The 12th International Congress on the Deterioration and Conservation of Stone in New York City. It was fou...

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20 Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

Favorite Books on America’s Building Heritage and Masonry, FAQ Friday

• July 20, 2012
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While it may not be directly in front of you, information about our building heritage in the United States and countries around the ...

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13 Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Stay Cool While Working with Lime in Extreme Heat

• July 13, 2012
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With temperatures across the U.S. exceeding well beyond the 90° F during the day and relentless scorching sun I have been asked the ...

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15 May

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortars Compare to Common Type-O Mortars Containing Portland Cement?

• May 15, 2012
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For well over 30 years it has been common practice to prescribe the use of a Type-O masonry mortar for use on the conservation of ma...

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