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KirstyH

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Thanks very much. Lime plaster because I've read it's more breathable and is a better fit with old victorian brickwork, compared to the 'modern' materials used in post-war buildings. I'm no expert but with a bit of damp/condensation that seems like a good idea. I have been told it's better to get a plasterer that has experience of using lime plaster -hence asking on the forum.


I had wanted to get solid wall insulation put in at this point but it's so bloody difficult working out the various elements of managing energy & ventilation (insulation, walls, windows etc) to get a really good energy efficiency outcome. I didn't want to spend a fortune doing one thing to find the impact was completely undermined because e.g. I've got leaky old double glazing in the windows. You can pay Parity Projects to do a household audit but for a small flat that's quite dear (for me, but would definitely make sense for a whole house) plus the trickier thing of then finding the people to do the jobs. There are superhomes/eco-building networks but often the info is very technical for DIY-ers. In any case I missed all the govt grants for SW insulation and now can't afford to do it. I've gone back to Plan A - lime plaster!

Hi there I'm a damp proofer and there now need for lime plaster , if I was plastering wall that's been hacked of back to brickwork ,then I would use westerham sand that has all salts washed out with pure cement (no chemical additive in ) and I would always add a sika waterproofer to the render mix ,then re skim , if it was a case of just re skimming then I would just seal with pva ,or sbr and re skim with multi finish , if you want me to pop over and give you a price give me a call ,07932505589 I have a few recommendations on the forum

Cheers dave

Thanks Dave and others


I went back online to find the things that had made me think lime would be the best option. I'm in an ordinary turn-of-century victorian terrace. The first one on conservation buildings probably came up linked to energy efficiency/conservation - I'm definitely in that + natural as possible department, so appreciate Dave's comments.


http://www.buildingconservation.com/articles/internallimeplast/internallimeplast.htm


https://www.buildinglimesforum.org.uk/why-use-lime


http://www.diyplastering.co.uk/limeplasterbenefits.html

  • 2 years later...

Hi there - I was alerted to Kerry Kyriacou at http://www.limeandclayartisanplasterwork.com/specialist-lime-plastering/lime-plastering


He came round and gave me a good quote with a clear breakdown. In the end, I wasn't in a position to get it done at that point, but based on the initial visit and his obvious experience I'd have been confident to ask him to do the job.


Kirsty

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