Discover all the uses of Limestone for our selected Industries

Building Materials

Building Materials

Building Materials

Mortars, Renders, Plasters

Lime is a traditional binder in these materials, providing cohesion, workability, and durability.

Building Materials

Sand-Lime Bricks

Lime is a key component in the production of sand-lime bricks, contributing to their strength and durability.

Building Materials

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Lime is used in the production of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), helping to control the setting process and contribute to its lightweight and insulating properties.

Building Materials

Clay Bricks & Roofing Tiles

Lime is sometimes added as an additive to enhance the properties of clay bricks and roofing tiles, improving their strength and durability.

Building Materials

Ceramics, Tiles & Sanitary Ware

Lime acts as a flux, lowering the melting point of the ceramic materials, enabling easier firing and shaping and contributing to strength.

Building Materials

Cement & Concrete

Limestone is a crucial raw material in cement production, while lime is sometimes used as an additive to modify the properties of concrete.

Building Materials

Fibre Cement Boards

Lime helps bind the cement and fibers in fibre cement boards, providing strength and durability.

Building Materials

Historical Building Restoration

Lime-based mortars and renders are often used in the restoration of historical buildings to maintain authenticity and ensure material compatibility.

Applications

Paint

Lime is sometimes used as a pigment or additive in certain types of paint.

Applications

Asphalt Roofing

Lime can improve the durability and performance of asphalt roofing materials.

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