Saint-Astier® NHL 2

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Saint-Astier® NHL 2 – The Chalk Lime for Historic and Eco-Friendly Builds

Price: $68.75

Gentle Hydraulic Lime | 2 MPa Strength | 100% Natural

Saint-Astier® NHL 2 is a pure, feebly hydraulic lime ideal for projects requiring high breathability, flexibility, and compatibility with soft or historic materials. Sourced from the renowned Saint-Astier quarry in France, this lime has been trusted for over 160 years in restoration and sustainable construction

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Product Overview

Saint-Astier® NHL 2 – The Chalk Lime for Historic and Eco-Friendly Builds

Gentle Hydraulic Lime | 2 MPa Strength | 100% Natural

Saint-Astier® NHL 2 is a pure, feebly hydraulic lime ideal for projects requiring high breathability, flexibility, and compatibility with soft or historic materials. Sourced from the renowned Saint-Astier quarry in France, this lime has been trusted for over 160 years in restoration and sustainable construction.

Key Benefits

● High Vapor Permeability: Promotes moisture exchange, reducing the risk of trapped moisture and associated damage.

● Elasticity: Accommodates minor movements, making it suitable for delicate structures.

● Self-Healing Properties: The free lime content enables autogenous healing of micro-cracks.

● Compatibility: Ideal for use with soft masonry, historic bricks, and natural materials like adobe and cob.

● Eco-Friendly: Contains no additives or Portland cement, aligning with sustainable building practices.

● Interior and Exterior Plastering: Provides a breathable finish for walls.

● Pointing and Repointing: Suitable for soft or friable masonry joints.

● Rendering: Offers a protective and aesthetic finish for various substrates.

● Hempcrete and Strawbale Construction: Works well with natural building materials.

● Decorative Finishes: Allows for fine detailing and artistic applications.

Application Guidelines

● Mixing: Combine with clean, sharp sand (with a well-graded particle size) and potable water. Sea water can be used if necessary.

● Substrate Preparation: Dampen the surface before application to prevent rapid drying.

● Application Conditions: Apply at temperatures between 8°C and 30°C. Protect from frost and rapid drying conditions.

● Curing: Maintain moisture for at least 10 days post-application to ensure proper curing.

● Reworking: Mortar can be reworked within 24 hours without significant loss of strength.

Packaging and Storage

● Available Sizes: 25 kg bags.

● Shelf Life: 12 months when stored in a dry environment, away from moisture.

Documentation Sheets

Technical Data
Safety Data
Declaration of Performance
Certificate of Eco Green Zone
Detailed Information

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