Théière Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I have no intention of replicating that mix for historical accuracy!! [:D][:D][:D] 50-50 lime/cement with sand mortar has been used extensively in the rebuild giving strength and flexibilityRon, I am sure that's better than the previous mix, at least those small furry animals will have a tough time making new homes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Avery Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 You can say that again, the old poisoned dead ones and nests that I have dug out of the walls is nobody's business, I wondered where the insulation on my water pipes had gone!! I feel bad sealing up the holes that the little lizards use though[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused of chalus Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks everyone. Time for a bit of experimentation I think, and I must just add that the masons who we employed to open holes for french windows and windows rebuilt the bits of walls round them using stone and a lime mortar with no concrete in the mix. And very beautiful it looks too. Now we've got to bring the rest of it up to a matching standard. It's going to be a long hard summer. And I dont think we're likely to get it so perfect outside that the lizards wont be able to find a little home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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