Saint Astier Natural Hydraulic Lime Resources
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Mortar Analysis

For mortar analysis, contact Limeworks.US

Related Websites

St. Astier Pure & Natural Hydraulic Limes: General Information, Tests & Research, User Guidelines, Etc.
www.stastier.co.uk

PBS Series, Building Green

For more information on Green Building projects, visit the website for PBS Series Building Green.
From there, you can find information and showtimes. www.buildinggreentv.com

Resources GraphicRelated Products

Mineral Pigments: www.bayerus.com or www.sinopia.com
Earth Pigments: www.earthpigments.com
Casein: www.americancasein.com
Bonding Agents: www.larsenproducts.com
Sealers: www.stonetechpro.com
Breathable Weather Resistant Barriers: www.tyvek.com
Liquid Latex: available from DM Figley Co (650-329-8700) or Sika Corporation (800-933-7452)
Weather Protection: Burlap rolls, 72" x 50 yards (S-13900): http://www.uline.com
Individual Mortar Sprayers: www.tirolessausa.com

Education/Training

Scottish Lime Centre: the Scottish Lime Centre provides specialist advice and training in use of lime mortars. www.scotlime.org

Instructional Books/Videos

DVD - Strawbale Building with NHL: Visual instruction on how to use Natural Hydraulic Lime
Email: Andrew@StrawBale.com
Telephone: (541) 899-1818
Website: www.StrawBale.com

Related Literature: www.dirtcheapbuilder.com

Designers/Builders

www.skillful-means.com
www.strawbalehomes.com

Research Papers

Decay Mechanisms and Salts

Lime and its Place in the 21st Century by Philip D. Allsopp, D.Arch., RIBA & Lauren Allsopp, Ph.D.

Selecting Mortar for Historic Preservation Projects by Lauren B. Sickels-taves, Ph.D.

Permeability and Permeance: Vapor barriers and porous materials by Gérard P. Michon
www.numericana.com/answer/gas.htm#perm

The Technology and Use of Hydraulic Lime by John Ashurst
http://www.buildingconservation.com/articles/lime/hylime.html

Water Reduction Studies of Natural Hydraulic Lime

Mineralogy of Binders and the Effects of Free Lime Content and Cement Addition in Lime Mortars

ASTM Standards

You can purchase ASTM C 141/C 141 M - 09 – Standard Specification for Hydrated Hydraulic Lime for Structural Purposes at: www.astm.org