I thoroughly enjoyed this video, a wealth of knowledge imparted. I have always been interested in using lime plaster on my walls instead of paint , your videos are far more in depth. I thank Malvika, I feel her passion , revolutionizing the complete construction with lime + other compatable material strength will definitely be a breakthrough. How would it be in an earthquake shake?
Thank you for your feedback. The earthquake resistance of the structure is more dependent on the structural engineering and techniques rather than the mortar. IN our understanding, the mortar will be as solid as cement.
Im in the steel building system industry and want to use lime instead of concrete for foundations and elevated slabs. Is this possible? This would be for residential project loads and not commercial.
I heard from a mason who used to work with lime and other sustainable materials, that using steel with lime is possible by keeping it exposed rather than filling it with mortar around. Like in Madras roofing, we can use steel truss instead of wooden truss, and its safe since its left open and does not react anything else other than air and moisture.
This is such a valuable input and great the Channel has confirmed. I intend to use Exposed Steel with Hollow bricks and now hope to convince the Arch. for Lime mortar.
I am building a home with laterite stone and since watching this series line is playing on my mind. No support from architect and too late to go for someone else. With the help of contractor I want to go in for lime mortar instead of regular cement sand. . If any one can give me the confidence that use of lime mortar during rains won’t pose a problem . As an lternative method I would use conventional mortar but once the monsoon ends and the roof is done the lime plaster can be done. . I was even thinking of Vedic plaster.
Hello, there is a secret that still persists about Roman cement, which is lime, salt water, sand, ash and brick dust but no one knows the proportion to prepare the mixture. Many historic temples and other buildings are made of it and still resist the erosion of time. Even some "expert" said that this Roman cement rebuilds itself over time and becomes stronger and stronger. Maybe it can be a topic for you to research, have access to all this experienced construction worker and make a video.
Manisha ma'am, did you try speaking to Mrinmayee Mahija Architects from Bangalore? They run a trust called Grama Vidya. They are building multi floor building without pillars and beams(the idea is load bearing walls). Try speaking to them they may help you with a breakthrough.
Also you may speak to Siva Darshan Malik ji from Haryana/Punjab who has been a professor at IIT Kanpur, he may help to find a solution here. Also there is a Scientist who is working on Bamboo for a very long time. Try speaking to him. He was one who told us using bamboo we can build high-rise instead of steel
Good morning, Myself kolkata as I had seen all ur videos,want to build a house without cement & steel, will contact u shortly for help...thanks, post more videos for inspiration,
I've been exploring the beauty of lime plaster and mortar for my upcoming projects. If anyone knows artisans skilled in working with lime, particularly in the western part of India, please share their contact information here.
I love these very intelligent and thoughtful discussions. Great work!
Thank you!
I am looking forward to taking this step in building my house. Thanks for all the videos you uploaded.
Amazing Job Ladies!
Thank you!
I support using of this sustainable and over centuries well proved material. Thank you for discuss it
Glad to hear this
Thank you very much ladies
Our pleasure!
I should have been taught this in about 1974, 50 years ago.
And also 24 years ago, in Permaculture.
Wonderful.
Is it okay to mix lime with soil as binding material for stone Wall construction ? If so what is the ratio?
Lime and sand is what is the mixed to make a mortar for stone walls. Do watch the video Lime in Civil Work
I thoroughly enjoyed this video, a wealth of knowledge imparted. I have always been interested in using lime plaster on my walls instead of paint , your videos are far more in depth. I thank Malvika, I feel her passion , revolutionizing the complete construction with lime + other compatable material strength will definitely be a breakthrough. How would it be in an earthquake shake?
Thank you for your feedback. The earthquake resistance of the structure is more dependent on the structural engineering and techniques rather than the mortar. IN our understanding, the mortar will be as solid as cement.
Lovely! Did you use limestone for your foundation? I am researching limestone for my rammed earth home as well. 💚💚💚 Thank you for sharing!
Yes the foundation is made with stone and lime mortar
@@farmaanandaa thank you
Im in the steel building system industry and want to use lime instead of concrete for foundations and elevated slabs. Is this possible?
This would be for residential project loads and not commercial.
We are not architects, but we have used lime mortar and stone in our foundations. We have NOT used lime in concrete anywhere.
Great work , thanks
Welcome 👍
I heard from a mason who used to work with lime and other sustainable materials, that using steel with lime is possible by keeping it exposed rather than filling it with mortar around. Like in Madras roofing, we can use steel truss instead of wooden truss, and its safe since its left open and does not react anything else other than air and moisture.
He's absolutely right
This is such a valuable input and great the Channel has confirmed. I intend to use Exposed Steel with Hollow bricks and now hope to convince the Arch. for Lime mortar.
I am building a home with laterite stone and since watching this series line is playing on my mind. No support from architect and too late to go for someone else. With the help of contractor I want to go in for lime mortar instead of regular cement sand. . If any one can give me the confidence that use of lime mortar during rains won’t pose a problem . As an lternative method I would use conventional mortar but once the monsoon ends and the roof is done the lime plaster can be done. . I was even thinking of Vedic plaster.
Can you tell us the place where we can get the natural pigments for wall paints to buy.
Curing time for lime plaster and surface application?
There is no curing as such, but it takes a while to set. So about a month or so at least
Hello, there is a secret that still persists about Roman cement, which is lime, salt water, sand, ash and brick dust but no one knows the proportion to prepare the mixture. Many historic temples and other buildings are made of it and still resist the erosion of time. Even some "expert" said that this Roman cement rebuilds itself over time and becomes stronger and stronger. Maybe it can be a topic for you to research, have access to all this experienced construction worker and make a video.
They advised me to use hydrated lime and sand to point my stone walls, is that OK? I only hear you talk about hydraulic lime is that right?
Lime is always hydrated before using it in construction. So that's ok
How do we plaster over AAC
Is there a key to bind lime putty p to AAC block
You may have to add a mesh for better adhesion.
Ma'am, I am planning to construct a sustainable home using lime near Ajmer, Rajasthan. How can I find expert artisans in my area?
By looking around for them 😊
I know the Architect Name " Lari " from Pakistan. She used " Bamboo" with lime in Beams. As cement + Steel .Lime + Bamboo .
Do share some links to her work. It sounds like a good alternative to steel
@@farmaanandaa Sure
@@farmaanandaa youtube.com/@yasmeenlarizcc?si=wtM8Pc5i8iEEjf11
youtube.com/@yasmeenlarizcc?si=wtM8Pc5i8iEEjf11
Manisha ma'am, did you try speaking to Mrinmayee Mahija Architects from Bangalore? They run a trust called Grama Vidya. They are building multi floor building without pillars and beams(the idea is load bearing walls).
Try speaking to them they may help you with a breakthrough.
Thank you for the suggestion!
Also you may speak to Siva Darshan Malik ji from Haryana/Punjab who has been a professor at IIT Kanpur, he may help to find a solution here.
Also there is a Scientist who is working on Bamboo for a very long time. Try speaking to him. He was one who told us using bamboo we can build high-rise instead of steel
Any chance I can have the contact of your artisan team?
Pls email us on hello@aanandaa.com and we will share the details
I think gfrp have good chance replacing steel bar. Need someone to work on gfrp and lime mortar to see the example. Thanks for your good job on lime
What is GFRP? Would love to learn about it
Now I want to know how to lay bricks and tiles with lime mortar.
Like laying any bricks and tiles with cement
Lime martor for laterite walls during monsoon is good idea. . Builder says cement is better since construction will happen during monsoon
Basalt rebar is something I would like to use instead of steel. Its lighter, and stronger and doesn’t rust.
Good to know that. Will explore that locally
Good morning, Myself kolkata as I had seen all ur videos,want to build a house without cement & steel, will contact u shortly for help...thanks, post more videos for inspiration,
Does this "mn" mean million?:
"sequester upto 40mn litres of rainwater each year"
That's correct
Medam please provide practical video also
This is the best I could put together as a home builder. I am not an architect!
Ok medam but you provide this video's I am ready to start lime house
I've been exploring the beauty of lime plaster and mortar for my upcoming projects. If anyone knows artisans skilled in working with lime, particularly in the western part of India, please share their contact information here.
Mam good knowledge but hindi language me hame samajna ho to kese ham samj
Google translate istemaal kijiye, ya kissi se madad le lijiye