Previous | Page: 2 of 3 | Next       "The sand and lime technique is the only real way of properly restoring the building and the work carried out by Ornate Interiors will ensure that the church can be enjoyed by many generations to come," added Helen. Ornate Interiors MD Ronnie Clifford commented: "Plastering with sand and lime is invariably at least a three coat delivery that is time consuming but ultimately the best way of ensuring a building such as St Mary's Church can breathe and stay damp free. "Increased awareness of historic building preservation and restoration is leading many architects and surveyors to turn to using lime which perfectly tackles the problems of stone decay and damage caused by water in this instance. "Cutting corners on cost with regard to the internal plastering of historic buildings is a very dangerous precedent and my staff and I have come across some absolute nightmares within beautiful buildings that deserve a lot more care and attention but luckily more and more church architects and contractors are recognising the importance of a sympathetic approach.   - Newcastle Station - Gibson Mill - Temple of Minerva - Leeds City Station - Aakash Restaurant - Ashton Town Hall - St. Georges Hall - St Mary's Church, Honley   - Private Chapel - Midland Hotel, Manchester - Lyall Street, London - Akbars Restaurant