Lime rendering in Coverack, Cornwall

Lime Rendering in Coverack, Cornwall

This is our latest project in Coverack. The cement render had to be removed because it had caused serious damp ingress. Then we started to spray the first coat (harping coat). After the harling coat we level off with a second coat ready for the finish… The third and final coat being applied by the […]

Granite rebuild and Lime Pointing Cornwall

Completed Granite rebuild and Lime Pointing Project Cornwall

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!) …

Lime rendering grade 2 listed house Truro

Lime Rendering grade 2 listed house Truro

Here is a Grade 2 listed house in Truro we are currently working on. As you can see from the pictures, the angles on the window reveals are done freehand without the use of angle beads, which is the old fashioned way, as required by listed building regulations. After applying the base coats we finished […]

Cardinham Chapel

Cardinham Chapel

Here is one of our latest projects a Chapel conversion in Cardinham. The chapel had hempcrete insulation sprayed on at 180mm thickness. These are some pictures of the first coat (float coat). After applying the base coat and floating it to get a smooth finish we use lime putty. The putty is applied at 2mm […]

Lime rendering grade 2 listed building Falmouth

Traditional Build Heritage Services in Cornwall

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 […]