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LIME:  The Essential Chemical

Information on lime standards, constants and conversions

Discusses factors influencing strength, extent, and durability of bond, and the ability of lime to make mortar highly plastic and workable.  (Reprinted 1985 (1964), 10 pp)

Describes attributes of well-balanced lime-cement mortars for strength, improved workability, and water retentivity for maximum adhesion and bond.  (Reprinted 1989 (1964), 8 pp)

Reviews the use of lime in mortar for watertight walls and durable masonry structures.  Also, autogenous healing, efflorescence, air content, and permeability.  (Reprinted 1989 (1964), 5 pp)

Discusses causes of efflorescence including construction/design practices, masonry units, and mortar materials.  Includes research information.  (Reprinted 1990 (1966), 7 pp)

Includes uses for mortar, stucco, masonry, and masonry cement.

Technical summary on lime mortar’s effectiveness in resisting moisture damage.

State-of-the-art papers on lime in contemporary and historic building applications, including mortar, plaster, stucco, and limewashes.  CD includes 39 papers by authors from 10 countries (To order Proceedings CD, click here.  Cost $30.00 plus shipping and handling).  Also included are several important historical documents related to building lime.  Also, see Abstracts (42 pp)

Advanced text on geotechnical uses of lime stabilization, reaction mechanisms, engineering properties, and life cycle costs.  Includes research findings from major universities. (1995, 219 pp) [Not currently available from NLA; can be ordered from the Lime Association of Texas at 254-723-LIME or Austin White Lime at 1-800-553-LIME.]