[Cob] Lime render

[Simon Matthews]

Hi Susan, 

The lime in lime render is Calcium Hydroxide which is also known as
hydrated or slaked lime. The other constituent is sand, which would most
likely be either silica or calcium based. 

When mixed with water and the sand, over time the Calcium Hydroxide
undergoes a chemical reaction with Carbon Dioxide from the air to form
Calcium Carbonate (limestone). This is what binds the sand grains
together. 

Here is a link to Wikipedia for more info 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lime_(material) 

Simon 

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> Could you tell me what lime render consists of chemically? I need to 
> translate it into Bulgarian   Thank you, 
> Susan COB IN BULGARIA 
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