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Lime Rendering In Cornwall

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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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