All About Lime: A Basic Information Guide for Natural Building...by Charmaine R. Taylor. Many questions are answered in this booklet on lime and gypsum. Explained are the differences between Type S and N, when to use each, how to make a natural cement, dry up mud on the worksite, and stabilize soil for earthen bricks (for Cinva Ram block presses and others). Lime is an amazing, very versatile building material which can be used on the ground, foundation, walls; for plasters, mortars, cements, garden and land tilth, and in the waste/septic systems. Chapters on plaster and mortar give recipes and current recommendations on application and use. An interview with professional straw bale plasterers is included. A complete history details how lime was used for building, and how it can be used again for an earth friendly alterative to Portland cement. Lists lime resources, bibliography. Illustrated, photographs, Technical articles on lime usage, 52 pages, booklet Photo: Shahoma of "Our Helping Hands" Plaster crew based in Cave Junction, OR.--photos of her are black and white in the booklet. Note from Charmaine: I also recommend "Applied Artistry" - no longer in print- but available USED in my store, for anyone considering a lime plaster or limewash finish on any wall surface. Excellent color photos and details of techniques, makes a great GIFT for any natural builder you know - A big, oversize hardback book.... Also in stock now - and JUST as wonderful, is "Classic Paints & Faux Finishes"- on this web site. I offer THIS LIME DVD :Which does a great job of teaching how to use and handle real lime. DVD-How to Plaster with Hydraulic Lime (imported, premixed)-$29.50. To see a great tool for spraying lime plasters onto walls and surfaces please visit Nolan Scheid's www.stuccosprayer.com--Stucco Sprayer site. His sprayer is sometimes called a Tirolessa hopper sprayer, or Mortar Sprayer. You can also e-mail him at: sales@mortarsprayer.com for details. |