Homeowners are increasingly conscious of the need to tackle the restoration of traditional buildings with sensitivity, an appreciation of the techniques and natural materials involved, and a commitment to maintaining the character of the local landscape. However, the salvaging of a failing structure often demands a carefully nuanced approach – as the following example demonstrates. […]
Category Archives: Lime Plastering
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Feb
Feb
Lime Plastering Cornwall The use of lime as a binding medium for plasters and mortar can be traced back at least 8,000 years, and lime was in common use for building in Cornwall up until the end of the First World War. This near-universal application means that, for any structure prior to 1920 – whether […]
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Sep
Sep
Brief This project required Duncan at Oak Ridge Natural Build to give a contemporary finish with a natural material. We used clay plaster from ClayWorks Limited. (more images to follow).
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