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Lime For Self-Build Projects

Lime’s texture, finish, and ease of use, means it is the product of choice for many house building projects. Due to the versatility of lime, it can offer both the ‘traditional’ look, as well as a more contemporary effect, depending on what you’re looking for.

Lime can be used for multiple elements of the house building or self-build process, from internal plasters to insulated renders

And, with the growing emphasis on the environmental impact of construction, lime offers impeccable eco-credentials.

Why use lime?

Lime-based products are eco-friendly, as they do not contain any toxic substances and are of natural origins. With many self-builders now creating homes with the environment and sustainability at the forefront of considerations, lime proves to be a great choice for creating a sustainable, healthy building.

Lime-based products can also be ‘enhanced’ to further improve their eco-credentials. 

For example, in our Ultra [internal link] lime plaster and render, we incorporate recycled foamed glass beads, which contributes to improve its insulating properties. This, combined with its excellent adhesion and workability, means they are able to seal even the smallest of masonry cracks – which helps to improve the overall thermal efficiency of a home.

Lime can also be very easy to use, making it a suitable choice for housebuilders of all levels of experience – including self-builders.

New As Well As Old-Builds

Lime products are suitable for use in both retrofitting projects and newbuilds.

Our Warmshell insulation system , for example, can be used to help you to build a warm, energy efficient home quickly and easily. Similarly, it can be retrofitted and installed externally or internally to improve the overall energy efficiency and warmth of an existing building.

Our lime renders, plasters, mortars and insulation systems can all be used to either improve the overall performance and aesthetics of existing buildings or to create entirely new buildings, which will look beautiful, perform well, and truly stand the test of time.

Case study – Ashfield Mews

Sandra and her partner Mike were presented with the opportunity to build on a plot in the centre of the town of Much Wenlock. They leapt at the chance to create their very own dream cottage from scratch.

Keen that the cottage should blend in as much as possible, they chose Lime Green products for the surface render. Whilst consulting us on what products to use, the homeowners discovered that our highly effective insulation system – Warmshell – would be perfect for their new build.

While they hadn’t specified a highly energy efficient home, when tested for airtightness, ahead of project completion, they found that their cottage leaked just 3m³ per hour, much less than the 10m³ per hour that Building Regulations demand.

Not surprisingly, the underfloor heating is only needed a few times in winter, which means that the couple not only have the dream cottage they were looking for, but also a very energy efficient – and cost effective - home.

Product advice

To complement our range of products, we can advise on coverage, product application guides and estimates. Our network of distributors can also introduce you to local trades people who know our products, and provide product samples.

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Natural insulation

Our range of energy-saving internal and external Warmshell insulation systems is ideal for renovation projects, both large and small. Naturally breathable and extremely effective.

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Lime Buying Guide

Benefit from our expertise and specify the right products and techniques for your project.

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How can we help?

Our products are straightforward to use.

But, to help you on your way, we offer a wide range of online advice and videos.  We can also offer training, and put you in touch with a growing network of system-trained installers.

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