Heritage homeowners need to speak to lime mortar specialists to ensure they insulate and damp-proof their properties properly without causing further damage.
Limewash is an ancient, versatile painting technique. The use of limewash has spanned centuries and continents. From Europe to Asia, Limewash has been used to protect the walls of buildings and bring life to any structure. Limewash is a white or off-white paint made by mixing burnt…
Should I Remove Cement-Based Render? When removing non-porous cement-based render, there are a few things to consider. One is the historical value of the render. If the render is part of the original fabric of the building, then it may be worth keeping for historical reasons. Another…
Hydraulic Lime Mortars (N.H.L.) The use of natural hydraulic lime mortars is now widespread for conservation work in the U.K. N.H.L. mortars with hydraulic properties (literally, the ability to set under water) were used in the U.K. in the past, but are modern N.H.L. mortars suitable for…
Trapped moisture is one of the leading causes of damp in traditional homes this blog helps you recognise the issues and damage it may cause
If you own a traditional lime mortar-built brick or stone property, there is a big chance it has suffered the effects of cement mortar pointing, Gypsum plasters and none porous renders. You may have had the so-called "damp specialists" and possibly other surveyors visit. They more than…
