The simplest method is to receive a dry, ground, slaked material. If this is not possible, slaking and preparation to the 1911 procedures must be followed. Limes in this category tend to be pale buff to cream and are relatively fat and workable. Properly mixed, placed and cured, they have great versatility, but should not be used in very demanding exposures such as copings, chimneys and pavings. Their initial setting time varies between four and 12 hours.
Principal imports are from France, Switzerland and Italy.
The popular conception, adding to their convenience, is that they are used in the same way as cement and may be used in all seasons. These ideas need to be qualified. The limes should have been dry stored and should not be in excess of six months old. Opened or damaged bags should be rejected. Blending with aggregates and water should be by an air-entraining process.