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.