Based in Cornwall we specialise in conservation, restoration and applying traditional techniques to new builds. We have managed sites from ruin to homes, working to an extremely high standard and quality, working closely with building control and conservation officers
Posts tagged "lime render to cure damp issues"
Mansion flat, full renovation  with lime plaster and external hydrophobic render

Mansion flat, full renovation with lime plaster and external hydrophobic render

A modern bathroom along with a separate toilet was fitted. d The old shutters and original floor boards new lime plaster to insulation rendered external walls and lime render and lime render boards all fitted to internal partitions. w We managed to save many original features along with using old techniques like wooden dowl on...
Returning a Cornish cottage to its origin.

Returning a Cornish cottage to its origin.

Renovating a dilapidated Cornish cottage using hydraulic lime mortar to rejuvenate the aesthetic and cure the damp issues. Carefully hiding years of neglect and botched renovations to create a beautiful family home.
Gabel end and chimney rebuild.

Gabel end and chimney rebuild.

The gabel end of this end of terrace was suffering from serious damp. We diagnosed a leaky chimney and a failing cement render. After rebuilding the chimney building in a lead tray we bag rub rendered the gabel and then lime painted it with beecks beeckacil colour 101 old white. Job done. All damp has...