Building with Lime: An Introduction
Building with Lime: An Introduction
This practical one day course will give you a solid introduction on how to work with lime building materials. Find out about the properties and different uses of lime in building and why lime is such an essential material when looking after older buildings.
The day starts with classroom time: learning about the different types of lime, their uses and the best type of lime to use where. The afternoon will see you getting practical hands-on experience: making a traditional lime mix and then using it to carry out pointing repairs.
This course is aimed at home owners, or anyone who has an interest in working with traditional building materials in new build or conservation projects. Your tutor, Ben Kerslake, has over 20 years of experience in conservation and restoration and has worked on two Grand Designs projects.
What you'll learn
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Why lime?
Learn why lime is so important in older buildings.
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What type of lime?
Understand the different types of lime and aggregates available and how to choose the best one for you.
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Hands-on experience
Gain lots of hands-on experience: raking out existing pointing; creating the perfect mix; choosing the appropriate finish for your building.
The Essentials
Building with Lime: An Introduction runs from 10am until 4pm and includes a delicious farm lunch.
Some of the day will be spent outside working on a wall. Please check the weather for NP25 and dress appropriately. In the event of heavy rain, this course will take place under cover.
We recommend wearing old, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear that you don’t mind getting dirty – lime can be very hard to get out of clothing.
All tools, materials and protective equipment will be provided.
Your instructor for the day..
Ben Kerslake, of CarringtonLIME, has been working in the conservation and restoration industry for almost 20 years. After completing his…