Frequently Asked Questions All About Lime Paint, FAQ Friday Posted by Daniel November 25, 2011 0 Although they date back thousands of years, some of the best examples today of lime paint are those pictured in scenic postcards of ... Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions Lime Mortar and Hardscaping, FAQ Friday Posted by Daniel November 18, 2011 0 When it comes to hardscaping with masonry, I am all for mortarless construction. The beauty of a well built dry stacked stonewall or... Continue reading
04 Nov Frequently Asked Questions Reconstruction of Historic Lime Mortar and Renders FAQ Friday Posted by Daniel November 4, 2011 4 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... Continue reading
29 Oct Frequently Asked Questions Stucco Over Historic Stone Buildings, FAQ Friday Posted by Daniel October 29, 2011 6 Q: Why are beautiful stone farmhouses and other historic stone buildings covered with stucco? Is it for insulation? If the stucco ov... Continue reading
21 Oct Frequently Asked Questions How Lime Mortar Traditionally Got it’s Color and How We Can Replicate this Today – FAQ Posted by Daniel October 21, 2011 1 Seven factors that can affect the color of lime mortar in no particular order of significance, Lime, aggregate, pigment, water conte... Continue reading
14 Oct Frequently Asked Questions Sandblasting Historic Buildings FAQ Friday Posted by Daniel October 14, 2011 0 Q: Someone wants to sandblast my house. Should I let him sandblast? A: Invasive cleaning methods such as sandblasting or high-pressu... Continue reading
07 Oct Frequently Asked Questions Using Natural Hydraulic Lime in Cold Weather Posted by Daniel December 18, 2023 0 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... Continue reading
30 Sep Frequently Asked Questions Wet Basements and Masonry Posted by Daniel March 3, 2025 0 Basements are notorious for moisture problems. Mold can spread quickly and cause serious health problems throughout a home. Here is ... Continue reading
27 Sep Frequently Asked Questions Burning Lime, The Traditional Way Posted by Daniel March 3, 2025 0 This is an incredible video that really shows the difficulties of burning limestone the old way. Stacking wood, limestone and coal i... Continue reading
23 Sep Frequently Asked Questions Deteriorating Brownstones – FAQ Posted by Daniel March 3, 2025 0 Q: I have an old brownstone house and some of the stone have been falling off, what can I do to prevent further damage and fix the d... Continue reading