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Training: Lime, the Binder of the Past, Present, and Future

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To restore and renovate historic buildings — and even for new construction — the advantages of lime as a binder are undeniable. Great idea, but how do you use it? Together with Ivo Segers, a specialist in the field, you will (re)discover this noble material.

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Session Objectives:
Understand the causes, identify the issues, and establish an intervention plan.

Program:
Morning:

  • What is “lime”?

  • Historical background

  • Properties

  • Lime vs. cement: same origin, yet incompatible!

  • Why use lime?

  • Restoring, renovating, and building with lime: a few examples

  • Areas of application

Afternoon:

Mortars:

  • Composition

  • Formulation

  • Volume calculations

  • Mortar preparation

  • Application techniques

  • Types of joints

Plasters:

  • Definition

  • Why use plaster

  • Composition

  • Application

  • Interior plasters

  • Traditional plasters

  • Overview of typical plasters in Wallonia and northern France

Practical Information:
Date: June 12, 2025 – from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Price: €65 per day (including sandwiches and beverages)
Location: Cluster Eco-construction – Avenue d’Ecolys 7, 5020 Suarlée (Namur)
Registration: Via the registration form
Target Audience:
Architects, specifiers, private or professional project owners, company managers, site managers, project managers, urban planners, directors of heritage sites, municipal technical teams, etc.
Prerequisites:
Affinity for historic buildings and/or active in construction, renovation, or heritage-related fields.
Group Size: Minimum 8–10 participants, maximum 30
Language: FR or NL
Trainer: Ivo SEGERS