The merits and conservation of traditional lime render proved of interest to more than 70 people recently as they attended a seminar on the issue in Borris House. The seminar, which was hosted in ...

Lime is the principal binder of most traditional mortars, plasters and renders and is used in all historic building conservation and renovation projects in some form or another. The world of lime is a ...

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The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features a lime-render home in Cornwall by Hugh Strange Architects. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. The dwelling captured readers' attention, with ...

We prep the walls with Marmorino primer before applying the lime render. Watch the step-by-step process, tips, and techniques to ensure a smooth, long-lasting finish. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and ...

A decision to limewash the clock tower of a 15th century church has been defended by the authorities despite a resident’s claim it amounts to ‘desecration’ of the building. The tower of St Oswald’s ...

An 18th Century farmhouse owned by the National Trust is getting a £120,000 facelift to stop it sweating. Ardress House near Portadown in County Armagh was built in the 1700s and developed over the ...

Paula Sunshine, 42, has gathered up her raw material from local hairdressers as well as using her own and her dogs. The expert craftswoman and author teaches traditional building techniques to ...

An expanding manufacturer in south Shropshire has landed one of the construction industry's top endorsements – allowing the firm to eye new growth and additional jobs. Specialist mortar and plaster ...