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 …
Cob Construction in Cornwall
Cob has been used in construction for hundreds of years and some of these buildings are still standing today.The advantages of constructing with Cob in …
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 …
Breathability in Old Buildings in Cornwall
Breathability and breathable materials are mentioned on numerous occasions in many of our previous Blogs, and throughout our Website.So, why do we talk about breathability …
Historic Buildings and Bats in Cornwall
You may be wondering why Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd are writing a blog about Bats in Historic Buildings in Cornwall. The answer is that …
Historic Fireplaces in Cornwall
Historically, fireplaces were used for heating a dwelling, heating water for domestic purposes and cooking.Fireplaces started back in ancient times as fire pits that were …