Lime Preparation for mortar and plastering Other preparatory work set up

The cement mortar and plaster are replaced with traditionally prepared lime mortar. Except the limestone powder and sand, other additives were harvested from the site itself.

The pan mixer grinder needed to prepare the lime mixes was locally manufactured. The labors team was trained to handle exothermic lime and mortar preparation.

The roof beams and rafters shall be constructed with the teak wood and other members with the local wood, which will be covered by the locally available clay tiles.

The freshly made clay tiles are difficult to find in the surrounding villages as traditional tile maker have stopped the production due to the decreasing supply demands. Therefore, we decided to use the reclaimed clay tiles as roof covering.

Tank filled with prepared Lime mortar for the stone masonry work for foundation and plinth.

Later, the plaster to be prepared with the same process and replaced with the mortar in the tank

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The other additives were being prepared simultaneously. After the preparation, lime and sand was mixed in the dried form and the dry mix was added to the pan mixer along with the additives and fermented jaggery water.