From solid-wall terraces to farmhouses and listed buildings, the older housing stock around Letchworth in Hertfordshire needs breathable finishes. Our Letchworth 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 Letchworth, 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.
Solid-wall buildings in Letchworth were designed to absorb and release moisture. Lime plaster and lime render keep that cycle working, while cement seals it in. That single difference is the reason so many Hertfordshire homes suffer damp after modern refurbishment.
Yes — stripping failed cement render and replacing it with a breathable lime render is one of the most common jobs we carry out in Letchworth. It is usually the fastest way to resolve persistent damp in a solid-wall building.
We do. Letchworth 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 Letchworth 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.
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