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There are a number of ways in which limestone can be used by builders.

The most common use for limestone is probably to give a building an attractive appearance. This is done by using limestone facing to clad a structure made of a another, usually cheaper, material.

Similarly, it can be used as a decorative cap, or top, for landscaping walls which are made of other materials, such as brick or stone.

It can be used used as a base layer, instead of aggregate, as a base layer for concrete flooring, etc.

Many years ago limestone was used as a binding agent in the mortar used to build brick walls. This was done by exposing the rock to extreme heat, causing the bonds within the rock to break down. When water was added, to make the mortar, the bonds would once again form and bond the aggregates together.

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