Cement Mortars / Hydraulic mortars / Lime Motars

What is Repointing?

Repointing is an essential but often overlooked aspect of maintaining brick and stone structures, especially older buildings. Poor repointing can lead to unsightly finishes and serious long-term damage - think cement smeared down chimney stacks or trapped moisture causing decay. Repointing is the process of renewing the…

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August 7, 2023

Lime Motars

The Importance Of Lime Torching

If you are to maintain an old home for future generations, there are many steps to take. Lime Torching is one way to keep your roof space dry and the bugs away.

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January 28, 2023

Damp / limewash

The Benefits Of Using Limewash

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…

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December 17, 2022

Cement Mortars / Damp / Lime Motars / Non-porous Materials / Non-porous render

Damp In Traditional Homes And The Reasons You May Have It

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

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August 7, 2022

Cement Mortars / Lime Motars / Non-porous Materials

How to Recognise The Difference Between Lime & Cement Mortars

The differences between portland cement and Lime mortars and how to recognise them on your traditionally constructed building

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July 9, 2022

Cement Mortars / Lime Motars / Non-porous Materials

The History of Cement & Lime Mortars In Construction

Some of the most iconic structures from history are made using lime mortars or Roman cement. But how did prehistoric people first discover limestone, and how did it change how they built their homes?

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November 29, 2018

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