Medium-grade building sand from the lower greensand beds in N. Kent. Suitable to be added to Lime Putty, Quicklime or Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) to make a Lime Mortar.
Best suited to replicate historic mortars for brickwork to provide additional workability, adhesion and colour matching. Well graded with sharp angular granulometry.
Yellow in colour with a medium texture.
NB. Supply and sale of components and products for various construction systems ordered from our website, over the phone or from our Yard does NOT constitute a specification.
Availability:
25kg bag | 850kg bulk bag
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the colour and texture of products on this website but due to the limitations of technology, we strongly recommend that sample products are purchased for testing in situ prior to the full order being placed.
NB. It is strongly recommended to use a competent builder/plasterer who is experienced in using washed sand to make lime mortars, plasters and renders with the requisite skills, technique and specialist qualifications and experience to carry out the job.
NB. Washed sands are from naturally occurring raw materials and on occasion washed sand may differ slightly from batch to batch in colour and texture. Every effort is made to produce a consistent product as part of our own factory controlled procedures and quality control In line with BS EN Standards. It is strongly recommended to test a small amount of material, in situ, to assess suitability and performance and purchase adequate amounts of product from the same batch to fulfil any job. Chalk Down Lime Ltd can NOT guarantee the colour and texture of our washed sand.
