Monthly Archives: November 2011

Limewash thoughts

Posted on November 21, 2011 by byrnesurfaces

I was asked if the roughcast render I was doing could be self coloured to avoid limewashing. This is a misunderstanding of the role of limewash especially where roughcast renders are concerned. Limewash is not actually a paint – it … Continue reading →

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Owlpen Manor – Render Repairs

Posted on November 21, 2011 by byrnesurfaces

The following is a description of work carried out by JBLimeplastering at Owlpen Manor in Gloucestershire The masonry revealed by the removal of the cement render was very friable with missing elements. The building mortar used in the construction was … Continue reading →

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