From solid-wall terraces to farmhouses and listed buildings, the older housing stock around Maidstone in Kent needs breathable finishes. Our Maidstone lime plastering team applies authentic lime plaster, external lime render and lime pointing to keep South East England heritage buildings dry, stable and original.
Whether it is a stone cottage on the edge of Maidstone, a Victorian terrace near the centre, or a farm building out in Kent, 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 Maidstone properties with soft brick or South East 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. Maidstone is one of our core areas and we travel throughout Kent and the surrounding parts of South East 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 Maidstone 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 Maidstone project so the breathability is not lost at the final coat.
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