- Used to produce durable mortar, render and plaster
- Improved water retention in mortar and render
- Enhanced resistance to freeze and thaw attack
- Reduced water bleed & water demand
- Easier to work with and offers a more cohesive mix
- Lime manufacturing process produces less carbon dioxide than ordinary cement.
Rugby Hydraulic Lime
Perfect for Historic Buildings
Rugby® Hydraulic lime (HL) is a term for varieties of lime (calcium oxide), or slaked lime (calcium hydroxide), used to make lime mortar which set through hydration.
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Hydraulic lime provides a faster initial set and higher compressive strength than standard air lime. It is suitable for general-purpose use for mortar/pointing or rendering and is quality assured to EN 459-1.
Benefits
Hydraulic Lime Benefits
Applications
Hydraulic Lime Applications
- Bricks & block laying
- Rendering & plastering
- Historic restorations
- Heritage buildings
- Grade 2 listed buildings.
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Delivery & Storage
Delivered by road in a curtainsided vehicle, all CEMEX drivers are fully trained and experienced in the safe delivery and unloading of our vehicles, please do all you can to ensure your site is accessible with no obstructions.
Rugby® Hydraulic Lime is available in paper sacks delivered as shrink-hooded, modules on non-chargeable pallets. Rugby® Hydraulic Lime should be stored off the ground, under clean and dry conditions and covered with a thin plastic sheet. Bags should be used in strict rotation.
Health & Safety
Rugby® Hydraulic Lime is an alkaline substance which can cause irritation, dermatitis or burns and should therefore be used and handled with care using protective goggles, gloves and clothing during batching, mixing and application. Safety instructions can be found in our Health and Safety Data Sheets (available on request) and also on the back of each bag. These instructions should be brought to the attention of anyone who handles or uses our products.
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