Tag Archives: Traditional Buildings in Cornwall

War Memorial Lime Repointing…

War Memorial Lime Repointing

After the successful restoration of the bridge we were asked back by Hayle town council to undertake cleaning and lime repointing of the War Memorial. We would remove the old cement pointing and clean the stone ready for finish pointing just in time for Remembrance Day..

Lime rendering and pointing in Manaccan

Lime rendering and pointing

Beautiful finish on a property in Penryn

Lime Rendering & Pointing

Lime rendering over cob on a property in Mawgan.

Lime Rendering & Pointing

A traditional lime pointing project in Porthleven.

traditional lime pointing project in Porthleven

Lime Bag Finish In Cornwall

Lime Bag Rub in Cornwall

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. […]