Building Sustainability Podcast
We love talking about damp and lime, so when we got the opportunity to talk to Jeffrey Hart from The Building Sustainability podcast, we...
Winter Prep
Many of you may be dreading the onset of the colder, wetter months, and not because it means you have to wear four layers, but because...
The need for sustainable building methods has never been more important
We’ve heard about the shortage of gypsum plaster due to Covid19 but have you heard about the global shortage of sand? Sand is becoming an...
Copper Slag Blocks
In the 18th century, waste from smelting cooper was often disposed of in the river until it was realised that it could be made into...
Flood issues for older properties
2020 can only described as wet so far. Storm Dennis brought floods to many across the UK which resulted in damage to many homes. We have...
Lime Plastering Courses
2020 sees us taking a new direction. We have an exciting programme of homeowner and trade course lined up. The courses will aim to help...
The Return of the Arts and Crafts Movement
In the late 19th Century, William Morris was instrumental in forming the Arts and Crafts movement in which traditional building crafts...
Reinstating lime plasters, renders and ornamental detailing
Free homeowners workshop Limeplasters and renders in your old house allow the building to breathe in addition to providing character...
Causes of damp and how to treat them
A free workshop for homeowners If you own an older property you will no doubt have worries about damp. Often it is the modern repairs...
Damp Reports
Buying a property can be stressful and no doubt if you are buying an older property you have been asked to provide a damp report. We...
