Lime Kiln

Lime is a material used in construction, water treatments, and even agriculture. To make lime, crushed limestone is burned for several days at 1800˚F, turning it to powdered lime. Lime is a component in mortar, fertilizer, whitewash, and concrete. Fuel needs to be added to the kiln several times an hour, so people work in shifts, day and night, to keep the fire fed.