Mortar advice

Whilst there is no way to stop the rain from falling in Britain, with careful planning and specialist details you can save listed buildings from erosion damage.

One of the banes of heritage builders across the country, pebbledashing goes in and out of style but looks unsightly and if misused can cause structural damage.

Whilst there is no way to stop the rain from falling in Britain, with careful planning and specialist details you can save listed buildings from erosion damage.

Preserving and protecting our historic buildings and conserving our natural resources are essential in maintaining connections to our history and culture.

There are many historic materials and mortars used in building restoration, but one of the most unusual is using the earth itself to bind buildings together.

Far from natural heritage brickwork, modern building materials have changed the face of construction, but is it worth the considerable environmental costs?