Construction applications
Hydraulic limes

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Hydraulic limes

Author : Emmanuelle Gres-roque

Publication date: January 10, 2016 | Lire en français

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3. Construction applications

Natural hydraulic limes are governed by the European construction lime standard NF EN 459-1. The material's main uses are in construction and public works.

3.1 Building

  • While natural hydraulic lime can be used at all stages of masonry construction, from assembly to rendering and tiling, its resistance classes predestine it for specific uses:

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