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'''Lime render''' is a [[Lime (mineral)|lime]]-based [[cement]]itious mix applied to the external surfaces of traditionally-built stone buildings. It allows the building to 'breathe' - as lime is porous, it allows for the collection and [[evaporation]] of [[moisture]]. Essentially it is [[Gore-Tex]] for stone built buildings. [[Cement]] however, an often erroneously applied [[stucco|render]] for stone buildings, traps [[moisture]] behind the stonework, resulting in the catastrophic erosion of the stone [[masonry]]. |
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Revision as of 23:09, 23 March 2009
Lime render is a lime-based cementitious mix applied to the external surfaces of traditionally-built stone buildings. It allows the building to 'breathe' - as lime is porous, it allows for the collection and evaporation of moisture. Essentially it is Gore-Tex for stone built buildings. Cement however, an often erroneously applied render for stone buildings, traps moisture behind the stonework, resulting in the catastrophic erosion of the stone masonry.
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