Premium Formulated Hydraulic Lime (HL 5) from the worlds No1 producer Lafarge. Manufactured since 1833 from the siliceous rich limestone of the Ardèche valley in France.
LafargeTradibat® 85 Hempcrete Binderis a formulated Hydraulic Lime (HL 5) binder. Made from Pure Natural Hydraulic Lime NHL 3.5 (approx. 80%) made from the calcination of specially selected limestone, grey cement and a plasticiser(approx. 20%)to produce the best quality formulated lime binder for new-build Hempcrete construction.
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.
This superior quality product is suitable for applications on new build for plastering and rendering onto masonry and laying and pointing most types of dense masonry.
Suitable to be used as an internal or external Lime-cement binder to make: Mortar, Render and screed onto various substrates inc: Brick, Block, Stone, Flint and other types of masonry in high to extreme exposure.
An eminently hydraulic lime offering the early strength and harder set desirable for new-build construction. For use as interior and exterior render and mortar for stable, durable masonry, grouting for tile or stone flooring, roofing, strengthening grout, lime concrete (Limecrete), and lime-hemp concrete (hempcrete).
Availability:
25kg paper bag | Pallet 40 x 25kg bags.
Tradibat® - Hempcrete Binder - HL5 - Mix Ratios
New Build | Internal/External Render:
Render Base Coat:
1 x part HL 5 : 2 x parts Sand
Render Top Coat:
1 x part HL 5 : 3 x parts Sand
Laying & Pointing of Bricks & Stonework:
Hard Stone/Masonry/Roofing:
1 x part HL 5 : 2 x parts Sand
Firm Stone/Masonry:
1 x part HL 5 : 3 x parts Sand
Lime Concrete (Limecrete):
1 x part HL 5 : 1 x Sand : 1 x Gravel
Hempcrete & Sprayed Hemp:
6 x parts HL 5 : 18 x parts of Hemp Shiv or 2 x 25kg bags of HL 5 : 1 x bale of Hemp Shiv
(+6 x parts water)
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 specialist lime products with the requisite skills, technique and specialist qualifications and experience to carry out the job.
NB. Imported lime-cement 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 the 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-cement products.
