Chalkborn Conservation

Plastering Repair and Conservation Services
Lime Plasters, Mortars and Renders
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Cementitious and gypsum based plaster/ render removal and advice
for background repair and preparation -
Repointing of brick and stone walls with compatible lime mortars
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Cob / Rammed earth and chalk
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Timber lath replaced and traditional haired lime plaster finishes
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Composite backgrounds consolidation ; stone brick and plasterboard
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Internal lime plastering and external rendering and advice
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Application of finished render to match local vernacular / historic precedents
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Repairs to damage, patching with matching of original materials
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Advice and guidance for the aplication of natural finishes, lime wash, Silicate or clay/earth based paints
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Flooring - Limecrete floor preparation and installation and advice
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Damp
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Technical advice and Lime based solutions for control and management
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Removal of cement pointing and repointing of brick and stone walls with compatible and porous lime mortars to alleviate damp loading
Costing Estimates, Reports and applications
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Materials specifications, estimates of cost and schedules for repairs
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Project proposals and method statements, planning/ listed and non-listed building applications and support and condition assessments and reports
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Please do not hesitate to contacting us about any of the services listed above.