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Saint-Astier® NHL 5 - Tradi 100 - Cement-Free Natural Hydraulic Lime

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Saint-Astier® Third party certifications:
  • ISO 14025

    Certificate type

Cement-free, 100% pure natural hydraulic lime NHL 5, Tradi 100: eminently hydraulic, ideal for hard backgrounds and facades at risk in exposed areas.

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Application

Suitable for:

  • Masonry, consolidation, grouting.
  • Plastering, rendering, pointing.
  • Lime concrete.

Description

Saint-Astier® NHL 5 - Tradi 100, The Roman Lime is suitable for a range of projects, including lime concrete, injection, grouting, rendering, masonry, pointing, capping, mass wall bedding, foundation, sea defence walls, chimney stacks, new build (masonry).

It balances elasticity and mechanical performance, making it appropriate for both external works in traditional buildings, sensitive heritage sites, and new builds.


Features and benefits:

  • High freeze-thaw resistance.
  • Breathable, workable and reliable. Designed to be resistant to sulphates and salts.
  • Reworkable within 8 hours.
  • Available in 25 kg bags and 1 ton pallets (40 bags).


Application method:

  • Always test product on a small area before using.
  • Can be mixed with cement mixer. Application by spray gun possible.
  • Recommended working temperature between 8°C and 30°C.
  • Ensure high-suction substrates are thoroughly dampened before application. Avoid rapid drying due to high temperatures and strong winds by covering with hessian and curing with a light water mist as necessary. Re-seal open bags as soon as possible. 
  • Before repointing, ensure all dust and debris are removed by washing with a light water spray and the joints are dampened to the back of the joint.

For further mortar and render mix ratios and application guidelines, please contact SAINT-ASTIER®.

General information

Color

Other

Beige

Cream

White

Ivory

Finish

Natural

Material

Hydraulic lime

Shape

Formless

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Uniclass

Pr_20_31_12_39 Hydraulic limesPrimary

CAWS

F10/665 Pointing

Specification data - Hydraulic limes

Type of hydraulic lime

Natural hydraulic lime.

Standard

To BS EN 459-1.

Designation

NHL 5.

Constituents

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

  • SO3: ≥2%.
  • Free lime: >20%.
  • Particle size: 90 µm: ≤15%; 200 µm: ≤2%.

Density

0.7 kg/L.

Compressive strength - 7 days

4 MPa.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer's literature for further details.

Compressive strength - 28 days

9 MPa.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer's literature for further details.

Technical characteristics, other

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Stability: ≤2 mm.
  • Initial setting time: 2–3 hours.
  • Whiteness index: 67.
  • Residue at 0.09 mm: 7%.
  • Quicklime residue after slaking: <1%.
  • Surface cover: 8000 cm² per gram.
  • Expansion: <1 mm.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

France

Material

Hydraulic lime

Third party certifications

ISO 14025

ISO 14025

LIFE CYCLE INVENTORY MODULE NHL5

ISO 14025

ISO 14025

LIFE CYCLE FOR LIME CONCRETE ON SITE SAINT-ASTIER LIME

Literature

Saint-Astier® NHL 5 - Tradi 100

Saint-Astier® NHL 5 - Tradi 100

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SAINT-ASTIER_limecrete_screed_INSITU_MIX_Specs

SAINT-ASTIER_lime_bedding_INSITU_MIX_Specs

SAINT-ASTIER_lime_bedding_INSITU_MIX_Specs

SAINT-ASTIER_lime_grouting_INSITU_MIX_Specs

SAINT-ASTIER_lime_grouting_INSITU_MIX_Specs

Saint-Astier Lime Pointing In Situ Mix Specs

Saint-Astier Lime Pointing In Situ Mix Specs

Saint-Astier Lime Pointing Dry Ready Mix Specs

Saint-Astier Lime Pointing Dry Ready Mix Specs