17 Mar Frequently Asked Questions, Sustainable Building How To Achieve A Beautiful Tadelakt Lime Plaster Finish Using The Ecologic™ Plaster System Posted by Daniel March 23, 2023 2 A Brief Overview of Tadelakt Tadelakt is not a term many in the United States may have heard before. It literally means to “rub-in,... Continue reading
09 Mar Ecologic Mortar, Frequently Asked Questions Mortar Joint Details Posted by Daniel November 16, 2023 0 I have unusual mortar joint details. Could you explain or can I tell you what I know about the subject? *Using the modern gra... Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions Old Stone Basement Foundation FAQ Posted by Daniel June 10, 2015 0 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... Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions Let’s Talk Sand Posted by Daniel June 8, 2015 0 Our Ecologic™ Mortar uses a sharp well graded proprietary blend, so it’s not just ANY sand! The dictionary definition of Sand: weat... Continue reading
25 Jan Frequently Asked Questions Colorwash Stain, For Brick Walls With Mismatched Brick Posted by Daniel May 21, 2020 0 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... Continue reading
30 Nov Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Friday: What are Silicate Paints? Posted by Daniel March 21, 2023 0 Silicate Dispersion Paint is also known as Inorganic Mineral Paints and is unique in regard to its ability to breathe and supply a l... Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Friday Posted by Daniel January 2, 2024 0 Two weeks ago I attended The 12th International Congress on the Deterioration and Conservation of Stone in New York City. It was fou... Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions Favorite Books on America’s Building Heritage and Masonry, FAQ Friday Posted by Daniel July 20, 2012 0 While it may not be directly in front of you, information about our building heritage in the United States and countries around the ... Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions How To Stay Cool While Working with Lime in Extreme Heat Posted by Daniel June 20, 2025 2 With temperatures across the U.S. exceeding well beyond the 90° F during the day and relentless scorching sun I have been asked the ... Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions How do Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortars Compare to Common Type-O Mortars Containing Portland Cement? Posted by Daniel May 15, 2012 0 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... Continue reading