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Home / Applications / New Build Sustainable Construction / Masonry – Cladding

Masonry – Cladding

Although the main function of masonry cladding is decorative, the crucial choice of the right material should be the prime concern. The use of sealants, Portland Cement-based mortar and other “modern” materials lacking vapor exchange qualities will trap water in even the best masonry, with negative consequences ranging from staining to chemical reactions such as those resulting from sulfate or alkali attacks. This may result not only in unsightly effects but also lead to the degradation of the best masonry. The use of a time-proven mortar like Natural Hydraulic Lime, known for its chemical resistance and neutrality as well as elasticity and breathability, should remain the prime choice for the specifier and installer.

Products

  • NHL 2
  • NHL 3.5
  • NHL 5
  • EcoMortar®

Making Lime Mortars

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NHL General Guidelines

  • Sands for NHL Mortar
  • NHL Mortar Preparation
  • Masonry Cladding
  • Protecting Saint Astier® Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortar
  • Consumption Charts
  • Mortar Calculator
  • Colors

PreMix General Guidelines

  • Working with EcoMortar® G
  • EcoMortar® G Ready Mix
  • EcoMortar® G Consumption Charts
  • Working With EcoMortar® F
  • EcoMortar® F Ready Mix
  • EcoMortar® F Consumption Charts

NHL & Premix Architectural Specifications

  • Specifications for Cladding NHL (pdf)
  • Specifications for Cladding NHL (doc)

Applications

  • Restoration
    • Plaster or Stucco on Wooden Lath
    • Plaster or Stucco on Metal Lath
    • Plaster or Stucco on Masonry – Block, Brick, Stone
    • Plaster or Stucco on Adobe, Cob
    • Masonry – Pointing & Repointing
    • Masonry – Injection Grouting
    • Masonry – Stone Repair (Lithomex)
    • Lime Paint
  • New Build Sustainable Construction
    • Plaster or Stucco on Wooden Lath
    • Plaster or Stucco on Metal Lath
    • Plaster or Stucco on Masonry – Block, Brick, Stone
    • Plaster or Stucco on Adobe, Cob, Earth Plaster
    • Plaster or Stucco on Strawbale
    • Plaster or Stucco on Concrete, Cement
    • Masonry – Cladding
    • Masonry – Bedding & Grouting
    • Flooring
    • Tile Setting
    • Interior Finishes
    • Lime Paint
  • Hemp Construction

About TransMineral

TransMineral, USA was established in 1997 by Michel Couvreux, an architect in France and the U.S. His familiarity with traditional “old world” building techniques and materials have been instrumental in their revitalization in the U.S. along with his stewardship of implanting Saint Astier® Natural Hydraulic Lime in the North American building sector.

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