From the simplest of shelters to the grandest of palaces it's natural to endeavour to protect one's home, both inside and out, with evidence of wall protection dating back to 8000 BC. In this article we explore the use and benefits of using lime plaster in your home A brief history on lime Lime plaster is a type of interior plaster composed of sand, water and lime, obtained by burning limestone, and often contained animal hair for reinforcement. Lime continued to be used in t

On a busy conservation site in Somerset last year, putty limes and hydraulic lime mortars were the topic of conversation, and a spin off discussion over hot mix lime was sparked. The conservation project in question involved a large amount of lime repointing works, much at high level, and despite taking place in the UK's 'warmer' months, had been plagued by wet weather. This cast thoughts back to a hot lime workshop attended a few years ago at Coventry cathedral with Nigel Co

On a busy conservation site in Bristol last year, putty limes and hydraulic lime mortars were the topic of conversation, and a spin off discussion over hot mix lime was sparked. The conservation project in question involved a large amount of lime repointing works, much at high level, and despite taking place in the UK's 'warmer' months, had been plagued by wet weather. This cast thoughts back to a hot lime workshop attended a few years ago at Coventry cathedral with Nigel Cop