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Cob lime-stabilized cob

Frank Duffy frank at chimney.demon.co.uk
Tue Feb 24 02:44:03 CST 1998


In message <199802230923.JAA06628 at chook.demon.co.uk>, Michael Saunby
<mike at chook.demon.co.uk> writes
>The use of lime may, however, be justified in certain 
>cases as a means of controlling shrinkage when carrying out minor repair works.
>The addition of 5 to 19% non-hydraulic lime to the mix can reduce shrinkage by 
>up
>to 50%; it will help the material to achieve a faster set and, ultimately, 
>greater strength.

Michael,

It certainly is of interest.  Thanks.  But can you tell us whatare the
differences between hydrated lime, non-hydraulic lime and lime putty?

Thanks again.
-- 
Frank Duffy