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Is Lime Good For your Brickwork?

Updated: Nov 26




Yes, lime is good for restoring brick: 

 

  

 

  • Preserves structural integrity: Lime mortar is a good choice for restoring historic buildings and maintaining their structural integrity. 

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  • Manages moisture: Lime mortar is permeable, which helps manage moisture and prevents water from penetrating the brick. 

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  • Reduces damage to soft brick: Lime mortar's softer quality reduces the risk of damaging soft brick over time. 

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  • Self-heals: Lime mortar can self-repair micro-cracks as the lime reacts with carbon dioxide in the air. This process is called autogenous healing. 

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  • More environmentally friendly than cement: Lime is more environmentally friendly than cement. 

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  • Blends in with the brick: Lime mortar blends in with the brick in terms of appearance and color. 

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  • Easier to work with: Lime mortar is cleaner and more workable than cement-based mortars. 

Repairing old brick walls with lime mortar is an effective way to restore the beauty and strength of a building. Lime mortar is flexible, breathable, and durable, making it an ideal material for repairing old brick walls.


It's Always Important that time is taking when restoring Brick. Do not get carried away Rushing the process. Take care and think!? Quality Before Quantity Not Quantity Before Quality.


MH Brick&Stone Restoration

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