Heritage Building Restoration and Conservation Specialists
Heritage Lime Plastering Services in Handsacre
Sharing deep historical ties with neighboring Armitage, Handsacre boasts a scattering of surviving timber-framed structures and traditional brick-built dwellings that hint at its medieval manor origins. Protecting these venerable solid-walled buildings demands the exclusive use of vapour-permeable lime plaster to maintain their delicate structural balance.
Why Cement is the Enemy of Historic Brickwork
A frequent and heartbreaking sight on historic properties in the Handsacre area is the spalling of original brick faces, where the front of the brick crumbles away entirely. This devastating structural decay is almost exclusively caused by the use of modern Portland cement and internal gypsum plaster. Prior to the early 20th century, homes were built with solid walls that were explicitly engineered to breathe, utilizing lime mortar to absorb moisture