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…
Interior Lime Pointing Newquay
Previously an Old Lifeboat Shelter, this building was being refurbished and turned into a Bakery.
Our works saw us remove the existing wall jointing applications to reveal the original stonework, and re-point using an appropriate Natural Lime/sand mortar.
If you require Lime Pointing services in Newquay please Contact Us
Lime Pointing Truro – Lime Specialists Truro – Lime Builders Truro
Lime Pointing Truro
We were engaged to re-point this terraced house in Truro.
The works we undertook saw us removing the existing cladding and re-pointing the stonework with a Natural Lime/sand mortar.
Please Contact Us if you require Lime Pointing services in Truro.
Lime Pointing Truro – Lime Specialists Truro – Lime Builders Truro
Land Drainage Cornwall
Damp Walls in Cornwall to old and historic buildings are a combination of many factors.
This project saw the team remove a metre of cement render from the rear of the property. This part cob and stone built dwelling had internal damp problems caused by ineffective water run-off and drainage and a cement render introduced in more recent years.
This type of impermeable cladding traps water unlike a lime mortar which allows walls to breathe. After the introduction of the 3 pass lime render a land drainage system was introduced to allow water to escape the damp areas.
If you have a damp wall in Cornwall and you would like to discuss your project please Contact Us.
Lime Render Damp Wall Cornwall – Land Drainage Systems Cornwall – French Drainage System Cornwall
Lime Plastering East Cornwall
On recommendation by a previous client we were engaged to Lime Plaster in East Cornwall.
The outbuilding had a 3 coat Lime Plaster application and using natural horse hair, blended sands and a natural hydraulic lime.
Additionally, a concrete block buttress had two coats of a cement render.
If you require a Lime Plastering or Lime Pointing in East Cornwall, please Contact Us.
Lime Plastering East Cornwall – Lime Builders East Cornwall – Lime Specialists East Cornwall
Lime Pointing Padstow
This non-listed farmhouse suffered from Internal Damp on the front elevation.
To limit this, Lime Pointing was proposed to help manage the moisture content in the historic stone walls in Padstow Cornwall.
With tiny earth and lime mortar joints between each stone the team carefully removed and re-pointed with a blended sand and a natural hydraulic lime mortar.
From the before and after pictures we certainly brightened the property up with the clients satisfied our expertise were implemented sympathetically.
If you require Lime Pointing in Padstow or would like to discuss your project please Contact Us
Lime Pointing Padstow – Lime Mortar Pointing Padstow – Lime Builder Padstow
Lime Render Bag Rub Falmouth
This Grade II Listed Cob and Stone built property in Falmouth saw the team remove the cement and some original lime wash having previously gained Listed Building Consent on behalf of our client.
The newly introduced Lime Render in Falmouth consisted of three coats and the low-level Lime bag rub just one coat.
Sympathetic to the project and client agreement, the original dovecots were reinstated. A breathable mineral paint system was then applied after 30 days.
If you require Lime Rendering or a Lime Bag Rub in Falmouth or would like to discuss your project, please Contact Us
Lime Rendering Falmouth – Lime Bag Rub Falmouth – Lime Builder Falmouth
Lime Rendering Cob Bodmin
This part Cob, part Stone-built cottage just outside Bodmin required the team to remove all impermeable claddings from the Cob and introduce a 3 coat Lime Render in Bodmin.
On removal of the existing claddings, the team established small pockets in the Cob which were built up using Cob bricks and a Lime mortar. This was followed with the introduction of a 3-coat Lime Render.
Please Contact Us if you require Lime Rendering in Bodmin and would like to discuss your project.
Lime Rendering Bodmin – Cob and Lime Builder Bodmin – Cob Specialists Bodmin
Lime Mortar Pointing Tintagel
Working closely with the Principle Contractor on this Project the team were able to complete works on budget and on time.
Due to the Chapel being in use, Site Safety conditions were paramount and disruption, noise and dust kept to a minimum.
The blend of mortar was chosen and the team set about removing the cementitious and failed lime pointing and re-introduced the new mortar.
Please Contact Us if you require Lime Pointing in Tintagel or would like to discuss your project.
Lime Mortar Pointing Tintagel – Lime Putty Pointing Tintagel – Lime Pointing Church Cornwall
Royal Cornwall Show 2017
2017 was another successful year at The Royal Cornwall Show. Winning Best Trade Stand in Countryside Area for the forth year running was a real privilege.
Our efforts in promoting Sustainable Building throughout the county to young and old provides LCBR with great pride.
The team met some wonderful people over the 3 days and helped educate the benefits of Cob and Lime Applications.
We cannot wait for next years show!.......
