Portfolio
Over the years, Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd have completed numerous projects.
We have undertaken many Cob Restorations, Historic Building Restorations and Damp Repairs throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Please view our Portfolio Gallery below to have a look at the Building Restoration Services we have accomplished in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly…
Lime Pointing Bodmin
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Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd were engaged to restore the breathability of this wonderful Georgian Farmhouse in Cornwall. The property was built in the mid 1800’s and is part of a complex of agricultural building.
The Farmhouse was suffering from trapped moisture within the walls, mainly due to the use of cement mortar pointing and non-breathable paint applications.
Our restoration works in Cornwall commenced with the raking out of the existing non-breathable cement pointing from the joints of the stonework, followed by the removal of non-breathable paint applications to the faces of the stone and brickwork.
After we removed the existing non-breathable materials, we than proceeded to repoint the stone and brick joints using an appropriate breathable Lime mortar.
Our clients were extremely pleased with the restoration works we undertook and provided us with a wonderful testimonial, which you can view on the Testimonial page of our website.
If you have a Lime Pointing in Cornwall project that you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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Lime Rendering and Mineral paint System St Agnes
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- Published: 05 April 2021 05 April 2021
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This historic cottage in Cornwall was suffering from damp problems.
We, Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd, were engaged to undertake Lime rendering works to maintain the breathability of the cottage, thus limiting the amount of moisture trapped within the walls.
Our works commenced with the removal of the existing Lime and cement-based render applications to the external walls and chimney stack. We then followed this with the introduction of an appropriate 3-coat Lime render application. Following the appropriate drying times for the 3-coat Lime render, we introduced a breathable Beeck Mineral Paint System.
To see what our Clients thought about the work we undertook, please have a look at the Testimonial they provided for us.
If you have a Lime rendering in Cornwall project that you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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Lime Rendering Cob and Mineral Paint System Truro
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- Published: 05 April 2021 05 April 2021
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The render on the front elevation of this historic Cob property in Truro was failing, with cracks and hollow/separation gaps apparent.
Our works commenced with the careful removal of the existing render to expose the Cob beneath. We then removed the cast-iron rainwater goods for refurbishment, removed the existing facias for the installation of new and removed the existing paint applications from the existing Natural Slate sills.
The ensure the breathability of the building was maintained, we introduced a Natural Lime/sand 3-coat render application to the exposed Cob.
Following appropriate drying times, we then painted the newly introduced Lime render with a breathable 4-stage Mineral Paint System.
We supplied, primed, painted and installed new facias to the property and introduced new fixings for the guttering and downpipe. The refurbishment of the cast-iron rainwater goods included sanding, painting and the introduction of new gutter seals. On completion of the refurbishment we reinstated them.
Our Clients were extremely pleased with the finished results and provided us with a very kind Testimonial.
If you have a Lime Rendering in Cornwall project that you would like to discuss, please Contact Us.
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