Lime Concrete Walls
Lime concrete mixed with an insulating material like lightweight clay or pumice is used for flooring purpose.
Lime concrete walls. Lime stains occur on concrete floors when the concrete is repeatedly exposed to water. Unlike gypsum plaster or drywall lime plaster is sufficiently durable and resistant to the elements to be used for exterior plastering. Masonry before the 20 th century was done using lime concrete due to elasticity of the lime mortar which allowed expansion or contraction of the walls without damaging masonry units. Lime concrete produced by this mix makes a good base for load bearing walls columns or laying under floors because it has a degree of flexibility that regular concrete does not.
This 50 50 mix combines the good qualities of the portland strength and fast set time with the flexibility permeability and workability of lime. 1 lime plastered walls have lasted for thousands of years are unaffected by water and will not soften or dissolve like gypsum plaster or drywall. Lime concrete also exhibits volumetric stability. Lime is a basic ingredient in all cement and concrete.
It can be made easily and can be available at much cheaper rates. Lime concrete also exhibits certain degree of water proofing property and thus prevents subsoil dampness in floors and walls. Bricks and wall stones are usually laid in type n. It also has a certain waterproof property to it that prevents subsoil dampness in floors and walls.