Core Conservation Ltd

Moisture is the #1 cause of building deterioration. We specialize in investigating and solving dampness problems in any old building including residential homes, listed buildings, churches, manor houses etc.

Our main activities are:

• Holistic professional dampness surveys
• Non-invasive dampness remedy
• Building-friendly sympathetic renovations using traditional materials including traditional Roman and Venetian lime plasters

Please click on the link for more information on lime plasters Traditional Roman Lime Plasters

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Video Demonstration

The Handling of Dampness in Old Buildings – Top 5 renovation mistakes

Short description:

• The top 5 (often costly) renovation mistakes, including
• skimming
• dot & dabbing
• not using salts resistant plaster
• using cement instead of lime
• sealing the moisture into the walls
• Why these are a problem?
• Back to basics: how the ancient Romans dealt with these problems
• A brief history of (lime) plasters
• Best industry practices – how to do it the right way