Lafarge ANCESTHRAL® NHL 5

Premium Natural Hydraulic Lime from the worlds No1 producer Lafarge. Manufactured since 1833 from the siliceous rich limestone of the Ardèche valley in France.

100% pure Natural Hydraulic Lime - NHL 5 binder made from the calcination of specially selected limestone to produce the best quality lime for the conservation and restoration of historic buildings and new-build construction.

Lafarge ANCESTHRAL ® NHL 5 is a white natural hydraulic lime. Its perfect whiteness highlights the natural color of the sands. This product can be applied both manually and mechanically with a spraying or coating machine.

This superior quality product is suitable for applications on historic buildings and new build for plastering and rendering onto masonry and laying and pointing most types of traditional masonry.

Suitable to be used as an external hydraulic Lime binder to make: Lime Mortar, Lime Render and Lime Plaster onto various substrates inc: Brick, Block, Stone, Flint and other types of hard masonry in high exposure.

An eminently hydraulic lime offering the breathability and flexibility desirable for the renovation of old buildings for use as exterior render and mortar for stable, durable hard masonry, grouting for tile or stone flooring, strengthening grout, roofing and lime concrete.

Can be applied manually or machine-sprayed.

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.

Standard designation: NHL 5 CE

Compressive Strength at 7 days: 2,7 MPa

Compressive Strength at 28 days: 7 MPa

(NF EN 459-1: 5 Mpa ≤ R ≤ 15 Mpa)

Initial setting time: 4h:30m.

Colour Luminance L *: 92 (White)

Free lime rate: 35%

(NF EN 459-1: ≥ 15%)

100% natural lime: No cement or additives.

Availability:

25kg paper bags | 40 x 25kg bags per pallet.

Lafarge ANCESTHRAL® NHL 5 - Mix Ratios (by volume):

Internal/External Render:

Render Stipple Coat:

1 x part NHL 5 : 2 x parts Washed Sand (<2mm or <4mm)

Render Base Coat:

1 x part NHL 5 : 2.5 x parts Washed Sand (<2mm or <4mm)

Render Top Coat:

1 x part NHL 5 : 3 x parts Washed Sand (<2mm or <4mm

Laying & Pointing of Brick & Stonework:

Hard Stone & Masonry | Roofing:

1 x part NHL 5 : 2 x parts Washed Sand (<2mm or <4mm)

Stone & Masonry :

1 x part NHL 5 : 3 x parts Washed Sand (<2mm or <4mm)

Lime Concrete:

1 x part NHL 5 : 2 x parts Sharp Sand/Ballast

Product & Safety Data (SDS):

Lafarge ANCESTHRAL® NHL 5 - Product Data - Product Data

Lafarge NHL - Safety Data (SDS)

NB. 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 lime products with the requisite skills, technique and specialist qualifications and experience to carry out the job.

NB. Imported lime products are made from naturally occurring raw materials and on occasion may differ slightly from batch to batch in colour and texture. Every effort is made to produce a consistent product as part of manufacturers own factory controlled procedures and quality control in line with 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 any imported lime products.