Chapel Cottage In Withycombe
Chapel Cottage had suffered severe flood damage, with some areas submerged by as much as six feet of water. The original stone walls had previously been finished with gypsum based materials, which restricted moisture movement and contributed to prolonged damp issues following the flooding.
We removed inappropriate materials and applied a high-performance insulating lime plaster system, made from natural lime, perlite, and cocciopesto. This was finished with a coloured lime skim selected by the client.
The results have been excellent. Over a year on, the building remains dry, with no recurring issues, demonstrating the effectiveness of using appropriate, lime based materials in traditional buildings.
19th Century Exmoor Cottage Restoration
Originally this bedroom had a low, flat ceiling which limited both the space and character of the room. The area was stripped back to the original structure and opened up into the roof, creating a vaulted ceiling with a curved plastered finish that follows the line of the rafters up into the apex.
The roof was fully insulated while maintaining a breathable construction, incorporating a vapour control layer to improve thermal performance without compromising the building. All external walls were stripped back to stone and replastered in lime, preserving the traditional character of the property.
A period country house in East Devon.
Existing wall finishes were removed and replaced with traditional lime plaster throughout, along with the installation of new ceilings.
Listed Cottage In Minehead
Following extensive fire and smoke damage in 2023, our team carried out traditional lath and plaster restoration works throughout this listed cottage, including repairs to both floors and the roof space.
