General Precautions
| Condition | Result | Advice |
Dry Background
|
Poor Adhesion Loss of Moisture Loss of durability |
Damp down the surface 24 hours before rendering (and
again just before the rendering if the substrate is very
porous) |
Temperature
|
Too cold: slow setting and risk of frost
attack. Too Hot: overly rapid drying |
Works only over 5 °C Do not work when frost is expected Do not work above 30°C |
Drying Conditions |
Cracking Loss of durability |
Shelter from direct wind flow and cover with damp hessian
sacking |
Storage |
Roundtower Natural Hydraulic Limes will deteriorate
if exposed to moisture. |
Store under cover in a dry atmosphere raised from the
ground |
SAFETY WARNING
Natural Hydraulic Lime Ca(OH)2
·
R36/37/38 – Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin.
·
R41 – Risk of serious damage to eyes.
·
S2 – Keep out of the reach of children.
·
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
·
S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with water and seek medical advice.
·
S37/39 – Wear suitable gloves & eye/face protection.