Lime render was traditionally applied to walls that were built with poor quality stone/brick or Cob for protection against the elements.It is a breathable material …
Hydraulic Lime In Cornwall
Hydraulic Lime in Cornwall was pioneered by an English Civil Engineer called John Smeaton. He achieved this by using pebbles and powdered brick as aggregate. …
Listed Building Specialists Cornwall
Cornwall has a rich heritage of listed buildings. These buildings have architectural and historical importance and if we lost them, we would be losing a …
Lime In Cornwall
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the production of Lime was an important trade in coastal villages around Cornwall.Lime Kilns in Cornwall The process of …
Chimney Repairs Cornwall
Chimneys in historic buildings in Cornwall are an important part of the structure and the fabric of the property. They should be maintained with the …
Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is land protected by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. The protection is in place to conserve …
Lime Pointing In Cornwall
What is Lime Pointing? Pointing is the term given to the application that is introduced to act as a bedding between the stone or bricks …
Land Drainage Cornwall
Rainfall in Cornwall is common all year round now, but particularly more so during the winter months and during the colder months the environment doesn’t …
Historic Building Conservation Specialists Cornwall
Cornwall has a rich heritage of Historic and Listed Buildings throughout the County. All of these buildings have architectural and historical importance and if they …
Damp Walls in Cornwall
Old buildings in Cornwall were constructed using different materials than they are today, therefore a more sympathetic approach is required for their maintenance.Cornwall’s older buildings …