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Passing on the Craft: From The Bahamas to the Cotswolds
At Heritage Lime, we’re passionate about keeping the timeless art of stonemasonry alive - not only through our daily work when restoring and maintaining heritage buildings, but also through opportunities to skill-share and teach. Thanks to the generous support of...
6 Reasons Why you Should Choose Lime Mortars and Renders
Here in the heart of the Cotswolds, we’re surrounded by beautiful stone buildings - and their charming, timeless style and their ability to stand the test of time are no accident, of course. Built with traditional lime mortars and renders, these wonderful buildings...
The Timeless Benefits of Lime Finishes for Both Historic and New Builds
When it comes to building materials that stand the test of time, lime has been unrivalled for centuries. Whether you’re working hard to restore a historic gem of architectural importance or you’re living somewhere newer, lime mortar offers unmatched advantages in...
Showcasing Traditional Stonemasonry Skills at the Cotswold Show
We were proud to have our stonemasonry team in action at this year’s Cotswold Show, where they demonstrated the timeless craft of traditional stonemasonry - amongst other amazing skills! - to a lovely, enthusiastic audience throughout the weekend! Against the...
The Art and Importance of Thermal Cleaning in Stonemasonry
Filled with beautiful limestone buildings and rich architectural heritage, maintaining the beauty of our historic and modern structures in the heart of the Cotswolds is both a privilege and a responsibility. One of the most effective methods for preserving the...
Getting Winter Ready with Lime-Based Materials
As the last leaves are falling off the trees and we begin to settle into the English Winter, many of us get prepared by stocking up on firewood or getting ourselves a few extra blankets to ensure we’re ready for the cold snap. But one often-overlooked element in...
The Vital Role of Traditional Craft Techniques and Lime Products
The ancient walls of a cathedral, the intricate stonework of a medieval castle, or the enduring facades of historic homes; these buildings are truly a part of our cultural heritage. They can tell us stories of a time gone by, encapsulate the talent and...
Lime in Masonry – From Ancient Times to Modern Day
Masonry has been an integral part of human civilisation since ancient times, and lime has been a material that’s been used throughout it all. Its significance stretches across millennia, and it’s been an enduring symbol of innovation and longevity throughout. All...
The Positive Effects of Lime – For You and The Environment
The beginning of the new year is often a good time to think about your health and wellbeing. Or perhaps you might consider it a time to get to work, ticking off some of those home improvements that you’ve been meaning to complete around the house! But have you ever...
Let’s Talk Damp – How Lime Render Can Help Tackle Your Damp Issues
Let’s Talk Damp - How Lime Render can help tackle your damp issues...
How Lime render is an environmentally friendly product which improves a buildings breathability, prevent cracks, damp proof and is an environmentally friendly product to use..