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11/10/2026

Preparation underway on our latest thin coat render job

The previous render had been applied over plywood with a membrane and expanded metal lath mesh. Timber expands and contracts as moisture levels change, and movement in the backing had caused the original render to crack.

We’ve stripped it all back and replaced the plywood with suitable render carrier boards, ready for a reinforced base coat followed by the thin coat finish.

A good render finish starts with getting the preparation right 💪

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23/09/2026

The dub coat is going on at Poundisford Lodge, and we’re starting to form the corners.

There’s a lot to build back up on these old walls, but it’s starting to take shape. Scratch, harl and float coats still to go 👊

20/09/2026

What was hiding behind the old cement render at Poundisford Lodge? 👀

We’ve recently started one of our biggest heritage projects to date around 212m² of external lime rendering on this beautiful listed building near Taunton.

The first stage involved removing all the old sand and cement render and taking the walls back to the original masonry. As the render came away, we uncovered loose areas, previous repairs and vegetation that had been trapped behind it.

Old solid walls like these need to breathe, so replacing the cement with a traditional lime system will allow moisture to escape naturally while protecting the building for years to come.

The walls will now receive the full traditional process:

• Masonry repairs and dubbing out
• Lime harl coat
• Haired lime scratch coat
• Lime float coat
• Traditional scrape-and-rub

A major heritage project that we’re proud to be delivering, with plenty more progress to come from Poundisford Lodge.

23/08/2026

Forming a rounded corner by hand on the lime skim coat

No corner bead needed just carefully working and shaping the lime to create a smooth, traditional curve that suits the character of the property.

It’s the small details that make all the difference.

21/08/2026

Another project completed in Nynehead ✅

The original solid stone gable was traditionally harled, scratch coated and finished using breathable lime render. The newer cavity wall extension was rendered in sand and cement, ensuring the correct system was used for each background.

The low sunlight in these photos shows up absolutely everything on a rendered wall, including the slightest ripple or imperfection, so we’re really pleased with how flat and consistent the finished result looks even under such harsh light.

A lot of preparation and hard work went into this one, but it was well worth it!

15/08/2026

Scratch coat completed on our Nynehead project

A bit of a mixed system on this one, making sure the right materials are used for the right parts of the building.

The original solid stone gable has been harled and scratch coated using traditional lime, allowing the wall to breathe and manage moisture as it was designed to.

The newer cavity wall extension has been scratch coated in sand & cement, ready for its float coat.

Both backgrounds now prepped and ready for the next stage

10/08/2026

A traditional Tyrolean render finish, giving the property a fresh new look while keeping that classic textured finish.

A fair bit of preparation went into this one before the final finish could go on, but really pleased with how it turned out.

We cover all aspects of external rendering, from traditional sand & cement and Tyrolean finishes through to modern monocouche, silicone render and traditional lime systems.

Somerset and surrounding areas

07/08/2026

Another project all prepped and ready for the next stage.

On the extension, we scrabbled off all the old paint to create a solid key before applying Render Grip and fitting all the beads, ready for the sand and cement scratch coat. As it’s a modern cavity wall construction, a traditional sand and cement render system is the appropriate choice.

The original gable is a solid stone wall, so we’ve taken a completely different approach. Instead of sand and cement, we’ve applied a lime harl coat, ready for the lime scratch coat. Solid stone walls need to breathe, and using a breathable lime system allows moisture to escape naturally while protecting the building for years to come.

Every property is different, which is why using the correct materials for the construction of the building is so important.

13/06/2026

Since my last update, we’ve completed the float coat and final skim coat to the newly relathed ceiling, bringing this restoration project to a successful finish.

Working on a house that dates back to 1130 has been a real highlight. Buildings like this are incredibly rare, and it’s fascinating to think about the amount of history contained within its walls. Nearly 900 years of craftsmanship, alterations and stories have shaped this property, making it a privilege to play a part in its ongoing preservation.

The finished ceiling now sits perfectly in keeping with the character of the house, combining traditional materials and techniques with the care needed for a building of this age. We also completed the overboarding and plastering of one of the upstairs bedroom ceilings as part of the works.

A very rewarding project from start to finish and one I’ll certainly remember. It’s not every day you get the opportunity to work on a property that’s stood for almost nine centuries.

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