The Stonemason’s Gospel According to Ian Cramb
Lime Explained by Andrew deGruchy (pg. 143)
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Limestone, the material calcium carbonate, has never changed from its...
Learning to Use Lithomex
Recently some of the employees of LimeWorks.us had the opportunity to learn more about our product Lithomex from Douglas Johnston, o...
Masonry Pore Structures
Lime putty for mortar has been in known use for over 6000 years. Modern Portland cement, lime and sand mortars have dominated for le...
St. Astier Natural Hydraulic Lime for Historic Restoration, Conservation and New Build Projects
Prior to the 1940’s many brick and stone buildings were constructed with lime and sand for mortar. Many times these limes were inadv...
Lime as a Green Build Material
Here’s How St. Astier Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) Plays An Important Role In Construction As A Green Build Material.
St. Astier is...
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...
Another Successful Straw Bale Building with Natural Hydraulic Lime Plaster – Little Rock Arkansas
Straw bale construction is the best of both worlds, it is a green and sustainable way of building and can be affordable with low mai...
Limelight on the Restoration of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is the only US university with a World Heritage designation, it’s conservation is of the utmost importanc...
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...
