EDIFICATION
The best construction mixes are made with Calidra Lime
Since ancient times, hydrated lime has been a construction material known for its great durability and low cost, along with many technical advantages. Calidra construction lime is used in the preparation of masonry mixes for foundations, wall construction, masonry bonding, coatings, durable and thermal quality finishes, paints, waterproofing agents, and many other applications.
Lime participates in the different stages of construction such as:
PRELIMINARIES
It is important to ensure that the ground upon which construction will take place has the necessary bearing capacity to support the structure.
The drying, improvement, and stabilization of clay soils with calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (hydrated lime) results in an increase in strength and load-bearing capacity, as well as a decrease in water absorption and volume changes.
FOUNDATION
Every construction project must have an adequate foundation that meets safety and functionality requirements. This foundation can be made of concrete improved with construction lime, as the addition of hydrated lime to the concrete offers multiple benefits in its performance and handling:
· It has better workability
· Protects reinforcing steel by forming an anti-corrosive layer.
· Impermeability
· Cost reduction.
MASONRY
Walls
There are dividing walls, load-bearing walls, mixed walls. which fulfill both functions, and retaining walls.
Calidra lime can be used to prepare the mortar mix for all these structural elements, which helps achieve:
· Greater adhesion of pieces.
· Fewer cracks.
· Better workability of the mix.
· More impermeable joints.
COVERINGS
All protective or finishing materials are called flattened or covering, with which the external and internal surfaces of any vertical element in a construction are covered. These might be
· Repasted with a mixture of cement- hydrated lime-sand.
· Fine flattening with a mixture of hydrated lime-sand.
· Flattened with cement mix-hydrated lime-marble powder.
Due to their ability to accept mineral or organic components in their formulations, Calidra lime coverings are widely used when you want to avoid saltpeter problems and want to have a long durability. Furthermore, from the point of view of appearance, permanence, proven durability, fire protection, cleanliness, health, economy and low maintenance cost, nothing beats those that are flattened or plastered with lime.
TILE ON WALLS AND FLOOR COVERINGS
Tile coverings are primarily used on bathroom and kitchen walls, as they provide impermeability and wear resistance to the wall.
The use of Calidra lime in the adhesive mix and grout provides benefits such as:
· Greater adhesion.
· Better workability.
· Less waste.
· Consolidates the bond between the mortar and the tile piece.
· Fewer cracks.
· More impermeable joints.
· Facilitates penetration, preventing voids.
Mezclas Listas Calidra
Through innovation, we developed MEZCLAS LISTAS CALIDRA powdered construction mixtures. Just add water, mix, and they are ready to use.
These are the highest quality products for every stage of your project. You can now build easily with our Micro Concretes, Joints, Plasters, Stuccos, Leveling Compounds, and Adhesives.
LIME-BASED PAINT
This paint is used to cover surfaces, protect the construction, and improve its appearance.
Calidra has developed PintoMás, a natural powdered paint based on lime and additives, which helps to coat, protect, and beautify walls. It can be applied to surfaces made of brick, cinder block, fired clay brick, plasters, renderings, stuccos, or concrete.
Practical Guide for Construction
This construction guide represents the interest of Calidra in providing a technical reference of the construction procedures to follow, mainly in minor construction. We have created it to expand your basic knowledge, describing the materials to use, indicated proportions and instructions, as well as some recommendations to obtain better results.
The construction process is extensive, so this guide only addresses basic concepts of a conventional project. Considering the importance of construction practice, each of the activities to be carried out in the construction process is described and the use of LIME in the points that allow it, since there is no substitute material for lime that provides as many benefits at such an affordable price.
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