Cement mortar and lime: a powerful combination in architecture

Cement mortar and lime are indispensable and important materials in the construction industry. This paper will discuss the characteristics and uses of these two materials in depth to help readers better understand them.

Strong mixture

Cement mortar is a powerful mixture of cement, sand and water, and sometimes special additives are added, which varies according to different uses. This unique combination makes it have the highest strength under the same mixture ratio, and is widely used in the pasting of external wall bricks and the cleaning of internal walls.

Building materials with a long history

Lime is a building material with a long history and a wide range of uses. Its main component is calcium oxide. It is made of limestone, dolomite, chalk or shells rich in calcium carbonate by high temperature calcination. Besides being a building material, lime also plays an important role in many other fields.

Cement mixed mortar

In addition to cement mortar, there is also a mixture made of cement mortar and lime or gypsum. Although its strength is slightly lower than that of cement mortar, it is still very suitable for internal wall plastering and other projects.