This is one of our current projects we are working on in the heart of Truro. After the initial rip out phase there was a substantial amount of structural issues. This is common in traditional builds. Our first jobs were to reinstate a new floor and new Douglas Fir lintels. Not a problem for our […]
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This project was our last job of the summer. To take down and rebuild a chimney stack with new lead trays.
One of our recent projects a full chapel conversion.
This one is over cob so we have to use a weaker hydraulic lime. These are the (harling coat) and are coats. This is the final coat applied and floated off. The Scaffold down and all done.
Lime pointing a grade 2 listed barn conversion. We have the job raked out and ready for pointing… During and after photos. Damp problem solved and job done….
This one was a bit of a mess!!! After a road traffic accident this grade 2 listed white style was almost completely wrecked.. We started by taking the rest down and rebuilding with the original stonework. After the rebuild we repointed with lime mortar…. as good as new (or old!) …
This is our new project a chapel conversion in Cardinham. Here are some pictures of our lime plastering base coats over hempcrete insulation to achieve a breathable building that retains heat. Let’s bring this chapel back to its former glory!
This is our latest project in Falmouth. We were contacted by a customer wanted to be sure they were adhering to the regulations of having a Grade 2 Listed building. Previous works had been completed by builders that did not have the skills and knowledge required to restore this magnificent house as they had not […]
One of our recent Lime pointing jobs in Truro.
Here are some pictures of our lovely Lime pointing on a recent project in Brea. Another happy customer….