From solid-wall terraces to farmhouses and listed buildings, the older housing stock around Cheshunt in Hertfordshire needs breathable finishes. Our Cheshunt lime plastering team applies authentic lime plaster, external lime render and lime pointing to keep East of England heritage buildings dry, stable and original.
Whether it is a stone cottage on the edge of Cheshunt, a Victorian terrace near the centre, or a farm building out in Hertfordshire, each project starts with a survey of the existing substrate so the lime mix, aggregate and coat build-up are correct for that property.
Lime is flexible, breathable and self-healing. On Cheshunt properties with soft brick or East of England stone, it moves with the building instead of cracking away from it, and it protects the masonry rather than the other way round.
We do. Cheshunt is one of our core areas and we travel throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding parts of East of England for lime plastering, lime render, lime pointing and heritage repair work.
Where damp is caused by trapped moisture in a solid wall — very common in older Cheshunt properties — replacing cement or gypsum with lime allows the wall to dry out. We always identify the source of moisture during the survey before recommending work.
Yes, but it must be finished with a breathable product such as limewash, clay paint or a mineral silicate paint. We advise on suitable finishes for each Cheshunt project so the breathability is not lost at the final coat.
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