Technical performance
- Higher flexural strength better accommodates building movements from shrinkage and settling.
- Increased bonding strength with compatible substrates contributes to adapted and durable mechanical performances.
- Superior vapor permeability allows walls to breathe better and excess moisture to escape more freely than with hydraulic and acrylic plasters.
- Moderate compressive strength creates less brittle finishes than the excessive strength of hydraulic binders.
Value performance
- Thanks to its lower density, hydrated lime requires about 30% less material than hydraulic binders for the same surface area, which reduces transportation needs.
- Hydrated lime is commonly added to cement plasters to increase their workability. Hydrated lime is the main component in eco stucco™. Its natural "elasticity" these plastering materials more convenient to work with.
Contribution to your health
- The absence of harmful chemicals in wall treatments promotes positive health. Considering that we spend 90% of our time indoor, the spaces where we live, work, learn, and play have a tremendous impact on our health, well-being, and productivity.
- Children are extremely vulnerable to the toxic materials off-gassing from paint and other petroleum-based coatings. eco stucco™ is free of toxic substance.
- The high PH of hydrated lime naturally prevents mildew, fungus, and mold growth.
Contribution to the environment
- The making of hydrated lime involves the heating of limestone at 1600°F compared to 2000° F for hydraulic lime (NHL), and 2400° F for cement.
- In addition to its lower embodied energy, while it is curing hydrated lime re-absorbs most of the CO2 emitted during production.
Application Benefits
- Versatility: eco stucco materials are designed so that they suit a wide array of substrates.
- Excellent workability: eco stucco materials can be re-tempered several times without compromising their performance.
- Less waste: Once mixed, eco stucco materials stay usable for long periods of time on the job site.
- Higher productivity: eco stucco materials may be mixed for a full batch of work, improving productivity on the job site.
Design Benefits
- Little to no maintenance is required over the life time of the finishes.
- Higher flexural strength accommodates building movement.
- Adequate compressive strength is compatible with the mechanical properties of the masonry construction.
- High bond strength weakens cracking.
- High vapor permeability reduces risks of condensation.
- High PH prevents mold growth, providing healthy environments.
- Water proofing capability promotes longer life cycles.
- The total absence of petroleum by-products contributes to cleaner indoor air quality.
