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The image shows a traditional run in situ lime arch on its way to completion. The lime mixes are both traditional and batched to be compatible with the existing arch, built up in coats, and run on site. The plumb sections are formed using horse and stock running moulds off battens and the arch formed …

Tradition and Ornamental Matching of Plasterwork; Fibrous and Run in Situ Read More »

For some time now; Whitechapel Art Plaster Co Ltd have been called upon to carry out work on the internal and external finishes of buildings; as a component of remediation  undertaken for insurance claims: after damage  by such things as fire, flood, storms, subsistence, and even explosions, along with degradation caused by dampness and decay, …

Supporting Insurance Companies with Specialist Plaster Repairs Read More »

This was a domestic repair commenced just before Christmas 2025 where pipe work in a 1970’s domestic dwelling had leaked on a joint; because the pipe work had been bedded into a sand / cement mix over a channel cut into breeze blocks which restricted movement and over the passage of time caused a soldered …

Domestic Plaster Repair After Leaking Pipework Read More »

Our surveyor recently returned to a domestic property, where we had completed our works some weeks ago; the site manager had asked him to collect a bottle of champagne kindly left by the client. Although still some way from finishing, it is clear now that the creative thinking of the client and her design team …

Aesthetically Thought Out Finishes Read More »

There are a number of pre-mixed lime renders available to meet contemporary site requirements. These can include hydraulic limes which will set in the presence of water, as opposed to a reliance on lime putty carbonation only. There are also insulated renders, which can include hemp or light weight aggregates and wood fibre insulation boards; …

Lime Render Systems and Finishes Read More »

In heritage and conservation work, the correct material choice is essential to ensure compatibility. Products like Lime Green Duro Lime Render Base Coat and Lime Green One Coat Solo offer a balanced solution between traditional performance and modern convenience, especially for historic buildings that rely on breathability and flexibility. Why Use Lime-Based Products? Unlike modern cement-based …

Modern Lime Plaster Solutions for Heritage Buildings Read More »