Types of Masonry Binders
by Jessica (Focht) Aquiline, MSHP, LimeWorks.us Conservation Specialist
Binders are materials that act as a bonding agent that w...
How to Save Money with your Historic Restoration Project
LimeWorks.us was commissioned by Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Pa., to diagnose and address the failure of a church tower which utilized man-made cast stone for trim details.
Israel Nature and Parks Authority The Conservation of the Archeological Parks The use of St. Astier Natural Hydraulic Limes
Israel Nature and Parks Authority
The Conservation of the Archeological Parks
The use of St. Astier Natural Hydraulic Limes
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LOG CHINKING, YE ALDE CALK, MEND THE GAP BETWEEN BRICK/STONE AND FRAMES
If you have a “chink” in the armor of a building it is usually due to different or moving materials coming together and the need for...
Restoring Mt. Vernon’s Upper Garden Wall
by Debra Grube and Samantha Horvath
LimeWorks.us is providing a custom blend of our Ecologic™ Mortar for the restoration of Mt. V...
Restoring St. Patrick’s Cathedral
An Undertaking of Passion and Love
LimeWorks.us is a big part of helping to restore a prominent landmark in New York City, St. Patri...
Chemistry of Lime Mortar – Neighborhood Preservation in Philadelphia
The Chemical Heritage Foundation released an episode of their award winning podcast Distillations. In this episode, Randy Ruth, for...
Repointing the First Congregational Church Hudson, OH – A Restoration Success
Here’s a brief summary of the project at the First Congregational Church of Hudson (OH) project by John Burnell, Principal, Mas...
Repair Campaign at the Rotunda, University of Virginia Restores with Lime
We’re so proud to be part of an incredible restoration campaign currently taking place at the University of Virginia. The Rotunda is...
Preserving Historic Brick at the Shirley Plantation
The historic Shirley Plantation is situated along the James River right outside Richmond Virginia. It was constructed in the early 1...
