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Old 01-10-2012, 22:06   #713
walkinman221
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Re: Old local expressions

You can still buy it at the builders merchants Walter, its commonly known as hydrated lime, used to help prevent shrinkage and crazing in cement render, and an ingredient in some plaster finishes. It also acts as a plasticiser in mortars to make them more workable.
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