Older and listed buildings were built to breathe, and trapping them behind modern cement and gypsum is often what makes them damp. W. Parham Plastering works in traditional lime plaster and lime render, repairing and re-finishing period walls and ceilings with breathable materials that suit the age of the building.
Lime plaster and render that let moisture move through the wall and evaporate, instead of trapping it behind a hard cement skin.
Sympathetic repairs to solid-wall cottages, period terraces and listed buildings, finished to suit the character of the property.
Traditional lath and plaster ceilings repaired or replaced like for like, rather than ripped out for modern board where they can be saved.
Breathable lime render for solid external walls, the right finish where modern cement render would do more harm than good.
Solid-wall and period buildings need to breathe. Lime lets damp move through the wall and dry out, while hard cement and gypsum trap it, which leads to damp and crumbling plaster. On the right building, lime is not just traditional, it is the correct fix.
Yes. We are used to working sympathetically on period and listed property, matching materials and finishes to the age of the building. Where listed-building consent is needed, that is for the owner to arrange and we work to it.
Often yes. Where a lath and plaster ceiling is sound but cracked or sagging in places, it can frequently be repaired or partly replaced rather than taken down completely. We will tell you honestly what is worth saving.
Send a few details and a rough idea of the work and we will come back to you to arrange a look. Free quotes across Essex.