Journal
Occasional writing on lime mortars, cob, listed-building work and the slow craft of keeping historic Somerset walls standing.
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
Hard, brittle and waterproof. Cement is everything a soft historic wall does not need — and most of our work in Somerset is undoing it.
Read post12 June 2026 · 7 min read
Two different limes, two different jobs. A practical guide to choosing between hot-mixed quicklime and natural hydraulic lime on cob, soft stone and historic brick.
Read post15 June 2026 · 8 min read
Start to finish on a typical Somerset cob re-render — from stripping failed cement, through drying and structural repair, to the final limewash coat.
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