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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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 …
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; …
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 …
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Wall panelling and plaster wall mouldings have seen a strong resurgence in recent years, becoming popular in both heritage restorations and modern interior designs. Once reserved for Georgian or Victorian homes, these architectural details are now being being embraced across a variety of interior styles, from from traditional to more modern & minimalist applications. This …
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Dampness in Buildings Black Mould on plaster wall surfaces Mould growth on the surface of decorated plastered walls, is unsightly, and potentially unhealthy, if spores from the mould are inhaled in sufficient quantities to irritate the respiratory process. There can be multiple causes of mould growth and differing types. Dampness in buildings can exacerbate the …
It seems like only a short time ago, that we were in the ancient city of Chester to inspect Lime Render and timber work on an historic facade. We met with the client surveyor to discuss the works in a vibrant old town centre, when a familiar face appeared. It was another building surveyor who …
One of the areas of ornamental plaster specialisation that Whitechapel Art Plaster Co Ltd are called in to deal with; is bespoke alteration. Where a plaster cornice has been specified, but there are no special sections available to address situations such as obtuse angles, curved walls, rounded angles, requirements for lighting, or circular features, to …
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