Together, these traditional materials created a base appropriate to the age and construction of the property
Our Bespoke Lime Top Coat
Once the base work had been completed, the finishing coat was applied using our own company mix incorporating Mike Wye lime putty.
Our exact mix is something we keep in-house, developed to achieve the finish required when carrying out this type of specialist heritage work.
The top coat was finished using traditional techniques rather than attempting to create the perfectly uniform surface associated with modern plastering.
Traditional Float Finish
A float finish is created by working the surface of the lime plaster with a float as the material begins to firm.
Rather than producing an unnaturally smooth, polished appearance, this technique creates a subtle traditional texture that works particularly well on historic buildings.
The result is a surface with character and natural variation that complements the age and architectural style of the property.
Creating Traditional Ashlar Lines
The final detail was the introduction of Ashlar lines into the finished lime surface.
Ashlar traditionally refers to finely dressed stonework laid in regular courses with precise joints. Ashlar lines are carefully formed lines within a rendered or plastered surface that create the visual impression of individual blocks of dressed stone.
This decorative technique has been used historically to give rendered elevations the ordered appearance of finely cut masonry.
For this project, we created our own Ashlar lines within the traditional float finish, adding definition and architectural detail appropriate to the Medieval and Tudor manor house.
Specialist Craftsmanship for a Historic Manor HouseÂ
Working on a property of this age and architectural significance requires an understanding of traditional materials as well as the skills needed to apply them correctly.
From the horse hair reinforced lime base coat to the bespoke top coat, float finish and Ashlar detailing, each stage was approached with consideration for the historic character of the building.
The project demonstrates the traditional skills that form part of our specialist heritage and listed building services, including lime work, restoration and sympathetic repairs to historic properties.
Traditional Lime and Heritage Building Work
Axminster Design & Build undertakes specialist restoration and traditional building work on heritage properties throughout Devon, Dorset and the surrounding South West.
Our experience with traditional lime materials and historic construction techniques allows us to undertake sensitive repairs and restoration work while respecting the materials, appearance and craftsmanship of the original building.
Our Bespoke Lime Top Coat
Once the base work had been completed, the finishing coat was applied using our own company mix incorporating Mike Wye lime putty.
Our exact mix is something we keep in-house, developed to achieve the finish required when carrying out this type of specialist heritage work.
The top coat was finished using traditional techniques rather than attempting to create the perfectly uniform surface associated with modern plastering.
Traditional Float Finish
A float finish is created by working the surface of the lime plaster with a float as the material begins to firm.
Rather than producing an unnaturally smooth, polished appearance, this technique creates a subtle traditional texture that works particularly well on historic buildings.
The result is a surface with character and natural variation that complements the age and architectural style of the property.
Creating Traditional Ashlar Lines
The final detail was the introduction of Ashlar lines into the finished lime surface.
Ashlar traditionally refers to finely dressed stonework laid in regular courses with precise joints. Ashlar lines are carefully formed lines within a rendered or plastered surface that create the visual impression of individual blocks of dressed stone.
This decorative technique has been used historically to give rendered elevations the ordered appearance of finely cut masonry.
For this project, we created our own Ashlar lines within the traditional float finish, adding definition and architectural detail appropriate to the Medieval and Tudor manor house.
Specialist Craftsmanship for a Historic Manor House
Working on a property of this age and architectural significance requires an understanding of traditional materials as well as the skills needed to apply them correctly.
From the horse hair reinforced lime base coat to the bespoke top coat, float finish and Ashlar detailing, each stage was approached with consideration for the historic character of the building.
The project demonstrates the traditional skills that form part of our specialist heritage and listed building services, including lime work, restoration and sympathetic repairs to historic properties.
Traditional Lime and Heritage Building Work
Axminster Design & Build undertakes specialist restoration and traditional building work on heritage properties throughout Devon, Dorset and the surrounding South West.
Our experience with traditional lime materials and historic construction techniques allows us to undertake sensitive repairs and restoration work while respecting the materials, appearance and craftsmanship of the original building.