Lime Mortar
KalkmörtelMalta di calce
Building material made of lime and sand, used to bond stones and reinforce walls. An essential material in historical construction.
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.
Application of lime mortar in wall construction.
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Oxford · 1682
Variations by country
KalkmörtelGermany
München, Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Bauakten 411
linie 52
"Der Kalkmörtel wurde frisch angerührt für die ausbesserung der südlichen mauer."
Date: 1601-1609
Co-occurrence
Mauer (Wall)
71%
Putz (Plaster)
47%
Stein (Stone)
33%
Gerüst (Scaffolding)
14%
Malta di calceItaly
Roma, Archivio del Vicariato
cassa 88, foglio 134, riga 27
"La malta di calce venne stesa in due passate per consolidare il paramento interno."
Date: 1650-1660
Co-occurrence
Calce (Lime)
82%
Intonaco (Plaster)
53%
Muratura (Masonry)
41%
Sabbia (Sand)
19%