Last of Five Days at Grand Designs promoting Womersleys
A busy 6 days setting up and manning our stand at Grand Designs and UK Construction Week.
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Stabilising a boundary wall with Hydraulic Hot Lime Mortar
Brick Tie a company specialising in stabilising walls recognise the need to use lime mortars when selectively rebuilding and pointing older walls. To enhance their knowledge of lime mortars …
Its nice to be appreciated
I am grateful to John for his kind words following the lime training day which I helped run for Wolverhampton City Council: “I am just writing to say a big thank you for yesterday. We…
The historical development of a simple wall
David Northing a local builder with a great respect for the history of buildings and places asked me if I wanted to see a wall build-up he found, whilst rebuilding a gable end in Liversedge, …
Training with Help the Heroes Volunteers
It was a pleasure to be asked by Judy from the Canal and River Trust to help enhance the skills of the Help for Heroes funded volunteers, who are assisting with the restoration of the Pocklington…
Lime Mortar Training Yesterday at Womersley's
Lime Mortar Training Yesterday at Womersley's, Hot Limes, Fat Lime and Hydraulic Lime Mortars. Thanks to all those who joined us.
Trialling hot lime mortar
Trialling hot lime mortar, made with wet sand directly out of the river at a water wheel pit in Halifax. Photo by Iain Richardson
Latest build by Guy and Straw Works Ltd
Delighted to be able to supply Guy and Staw Works Ltd with Clay and Lime Plasters for their latest build Photo Source: Straw Works Ltd
Aglaia emulsions used at St Leonard's
What a good looking job by Bernard Watson at St Leonard's Church using Womersley's Aglaia Natural and Breathable emulsions
Breathable and natural paints for Lighthouse
Womersleys have been supplying breathable Beeck Insil paint to the interior of Spurn Point Lighthouse that is has been refurbished by the Soper Group. Light colours in the stairwell but blacks…
Advice on Breathable Insulation for a Windmill
Glad to provide advice on internal breathable insulation and lime plaster to the owner and builder restoring the Windmill at Mill House South Duffield. A c1800 red brick circular tower with …
More Lime Wash for West Wycombe Park
The gardens at West Wycombe Park are among the finest and most idiosyncratic 18th century gardens in England. The park still contains many follies and temples including an octagonal tower known…