Anyone interested in lime should read this book: Hot Mixed Lime and Traditional Mortars: A Practical Guide to Their Use in Conservation and Repair by Nigel Copsey I store my quicklime in airtight 5gal buckets with rubber seals, stays good for years. They say slaking the lime directly in the mortar sand makes for a better mortar because of the heat generated. You make a nest out of 3 parts sand, 1 part lime in the middle, add 2 parts water and cover the lime with the sand from the edges. Let it cook, then mix it up while hot. Add more water if needed.
Traditional mortar mixes, the storage of lime, and slaking techniques are fascinating subjects! Right now, I’m combing through my 19th Century sources to document the methods used and why different writers preferred one method over another. It’s hilarious really to see how often they contradict each other! I’ll be doing a presentation specifically on slaking methods and mortar mixes in the next couple of months once the snow melts and the sand thaws.
I'm preparing to experiment with burning oyster shells for lime. My ultimate target is stucco and plaster for a straw bale house. How important is the quality of slaking water? I have access to either rainwater or pretty hard, high sodium, well water. Does it matter?
@@andrewsackville-west1609 Honestly, I’m not sure. I’d probably go with the rain water just to be sure but in everything I’ve studied, there are no real references to water quality. That being said, the Romans used sea water in their concrete(just lime and volcanic ash) so I’d not be too worried about using a sodium-rich water if I had to go that route.
@@HiraethMasonry makes sense. 3/4 of the year, I have more rainwater than I can possibly ever use. The other season, none. I'll have to experiment and see what, if any, noticeable difference there is. Thanks for the prompt response! Newly subscribed to your channel, and I really enjoy your videos.
@@andrewsackville-west1609 Yeah, man, let me know if you notice a difference. I was researching for a video on historic masonry in the winter and found that some masons would mix salt into the mortar to keep it from freezing and others claimed that adding the salt made very little difference. Welcome to the channel!
When you pissed on the barrel I immediately subscribed, I am amongst my people.
Yeah man. We’re so immature that it’s for a mature audience only lol
Anyone interested in lime should read this book:
Hot Mixed Lime and Traditional Mortars: A Practical Guide to Their Use in Conservation and Repair by Nigel Copsey
I store my quicklime in airtight 5gal buckets with rubber seals, stays good for years. They say slaking the lime directly in the mortar sand makes for a better mortar because of the heat generated. You make a nest out of 3 parts sand, 1 part lime in the middle, add 2 parts water and cover the lime with the sand from the edges. Let it cook, then mix it up while hot. Add more water if needed.
Traditional mortar mixes, the storage of lime, and slaking techniques are fascinating subjects! Right now, I’m combing through my 19th Century sources to document the methods used and why different writers preferred one method over another. It’s hilarious really to see how often they contradict each other! I’ll be doing a presentation specifically on slaking methods and mortar mixes in the next couple of months once the snow melts and the sand thaws.
The cursing in german made me burst with laughter. Good job with those shells.
@@agrevstegvsgbytngyunm337 When I cuss, my voice gets very high pitched. I had to cover it with something that wasn’t so unpleasant to listen to 😆
Thanks for crystal clear explanation
@@garrepavan No problem! If you have any questions or need clarification on anything, I’ll be more than happy to answer.
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I'm preparing to experiment with burning oyster shells for lime. My ultimate target is stucco and plaster for a straw bale house.
How important is the quality of slaking water? I have access to either rainwater or pretty hard, high sodium, well water. Does it matter?
@@andrewsackville-west1609 Honestly, I’m not sure. I’d probably go with the rain water just to be sure but in everything I’ve studied, there are no real references to water quality. That being said, the Romans used sea water in their concrete(just lime and volcanic ash) so I’d not be too worried about using a sodium-rich water if I had to go that route.
@@HiraethMasonry makes sense. 3/4 of the year, I have more rainwater than I can possibly ever use. The other season, none. I'll have to experiment and see what, if any, noticeable difference there is.
Thanks for the prompt response! Newly subscribed to your channel, and I really enjoy your videos.
@@andrewsackville-west1609 Yeah, man, let me know if you notice a difference. I was researching for a video on historic masonry in the winter and found that some masons would mix salt into the mortar to keep it from freezing and others claimed that adding the salt made very little difference. Welcome to the channel!
@HiraethMasonry will do!