LIMETEC is a UK based Manufacturer and Supplier of Hydraulic Lime Mortar products for the Building & Construction Industry. In the world of construction today, more and more focus is on the necessity of improving safety, sustainability and the efficiency of buildings, not only through design, construction and the supply chain but across the whole project. With over 18 years experience producing Lime Mortars suitable for the strictures of modern building, Limetec Hydraulic Lime Mortar has been trusted to build some of the countries most iconic buildings. ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF USING LIME MORTAR "Interest in the use of Lime for construction has grown as a result of its ecological credentials" Produced at lower temperatures than cement, lime mortar requires less energy, resulting in 20% less CO2 output. In addition, lime mortar absorbs CO2 during the hydration process and over a period of time, becomes carbon neutral. Lime mortar and bricks used with lime mortar can be recycled, unlike their cement bonded equivalents, which can only be used for hardcore. Lime's ability to control moisture means it is compatible with low-energy, sustainable materials, such as water reed, straw, hemp, timber and clay. AESTHETIC BENEFITS VS CEMENT MORTAR If you’ve chosen handmade bricks or bricks to create an authentic look or that of a heritage inspired building, lime mortar really is the natural choice. Lime mortar provides a more original and matching, authentic finish. A major design benefit of using lime mortar is the reduced need for expansion joints. Movement joint spacing can be increased up to 2.5 times that of a cement mortar, meaning around 30m for brickwork, greatly enhancing the aesthetics of a building.