Word
Lime Mortar
Variant
Kalkmörtel · Malta di calce
Region
Definition
Building material made of lime and sand, used to bond stones and reinforce walls. An essential material in historical construction.
Description
Lime mortar was one of the most important building materials in historical European construction. Made from a mixture of lime, sand, and water, it provided flexibility and breathability to masonry walls.
At Oxford in 1682, records show that lime mortar was specifically applied to reinforce the inner face of the north wall, demonstrating its structural importance. The material was valued for its ability to accommodate slight movements in buildings without cracking.
Variations
De
KalkmörtelGermany
"Der Kalkmörtel wurde frisch angerührt für die ausbesserung der südlichen mauer."
München, Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Bauakten 411
linie 52
Date: 1601-1609
No source document.
Co-occurrence
Mauer (Wall)
71%
Putz (Plaster)
47%
Stein (Stone)
33%
Gerüst (Scaffolding)
14%
It
Malta di calceItaly
"La malta di calce venne stesa in due passate per consolidare il paramento interno."
Roma, Archivio del Vicariato
cassa 88, foglio 134, riga 27
Date: 1650-1660
No source document.
Co-occurrence
Calce (Lime)
82%
Intonaco (Plaster)
53%
Muratura (Masonry)
41%
Sabbia (Sand)
19%