Aerogel-lime super-insulating lime plaster base Q_03

This sample of insulated lime plaster was provided by Mick Gasz of Core Conservation Ltd ( (www.coreconservation.co.uk)

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This sample shows recent innovations in traditional technologies.

This aerogel-lime lime plaster base provides an excellent insulating under layer which has the vapour buffering and fast drying associated with lime.

One half of the sample has then been finished with a reddish layer of Roman fine unpolished cocciopesto (opus signinum) finish.

This is a finish similar to the ones used in Roman baths for absorbing steam.

Further links from Core Conservation:

TermoRasante AeroGel MGN – Super-Insulating Lime-Aerogel Plaster – Core Conservation

Termointonaco 2020 MGN – High Performance Insulating Lime Plaster – Core Conservation

CanapaTerm MGN – Lime-Hemp Thermal Plaster – Core Conservation

Rasothermo Heres – Fibre-reinforced Superinsulating Lime Plaster – Core Conservation

Read more on moisture buffering:

Moisture buffering and mould growth characteristics of naturally ventilated lime plastered houses – PMC

Also recommended are the Lime Publications – Building Limes Forum