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#ANIMAL HAIR PLASTER FREE#

Added for more authentic repair or replacement plasters in structures that have existing historic haired plasters. A mix of mature lime putty and 3mm sharp sand at a ratio of 3:1 with the addition of animal hair (Goat, Horse, Yak as specified) or polypropylene fibre.Reinforcement for lime plaster brown coats for modern strawbale, hempcrete, and thick leveling coats for brick and stone buildings. Even though plaster sometimes contained hair from horses and even humans, most of this hair was from cows and pigs, or animals shaved for leather making.who worried that the plaster might contain asbestos. The plaster mixes were traditionally the same as for lath and plaster - the render and floating layers 1:3 (lime putty:sharp sand) with animal hair often added - the setting layer either lime putty on its own or 3:1 (lime putty:fine sand).

#ANIMAL HAIR PLASTER FREE#

Single finish coats of lime plasters over Ecologic TAKCOAT Platinum usually are free of hair because the final coat is thin unless needed for historic authenticity. Animal hair, often horsehair - photo above provided by reader C.D.In fact, horsehair is more flexible than just about any other kind of animal hair. This allows it to conform to any shape you want. The use of animal hair to reinforce plaster is certainly not new technology - it.

Reinforcing lime-based plasters including Ecologic TOPCOAT Platinum and TOPCOAT Customized material used as the base and/or the Brown “Leveling” coats The reason why builders chose horsehair for so many years was because it’s flexible. This document is only available with a paid isurv subscription.

While modern stucco systems do not typically require hair, hair can still be added to give extra authenticity to a historic repair plaster or when attempting to use traditional materials and methods in modern construction. However, because plastering over lath requires the formation of keys that protrude between the lath, hair was traditionally added to strengthen the keys and ensure a good bond. Natural animal hair needs to be teased and worked into the plaster to avoid. When plastering directly to masonry, plaster relies on suction and typically does not need hair. Riven/Split laths have been used for many years to receive plaster to give a. The advantage of goat hair is that it is tough and textured enough to make excellent plastering reinforcement while remaining thin enough to be used in single coat applications. Historically, a variety of animal hairs were used, most commonly the hair of horses, oxen or cattle, pigs, and goats. Goat Hair is a natural fiber reinforcement used in traditional lime plastering to give extra cohesion and flexibility.