Previous | Page: 1 of 2 | Next             Around 20% of the housing stock in the UK (some 4.4m houses) was constructed before 1919. In a report published by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Journal "Save our Heritage" it was suggested; "demolition of these properties not only robs us of our heritage and our model and template for successful sustainable communities but ultimately generates further carbon emissions in the materials and building process necessary to produce new stock". The report also suggested the cost of repairing a Victorian terraced property to be 40-60% cheaper over a 30 year period than replacing it with a new home (source: www.rics.org.uk). Inappropriate Repair and Maintenance However, inappropriate repair and refurbishment work can cause serious and permanent damage to traditional buildings. Some UK professionals may have unfortunately lost sight of the traditional principles and techniques used by the Victorians to prevent damp without the need for cavity walls. Sadly, modern materials and 21st century techniques are increasingly utilised on older properties which are destroying the very fabric of the building and creating problems for its future. - Lime Plastering & Rendering - Raw Materials - Autogenous Properties - Lime in New Build - Sustainable Benefits - Case Studies: - Newcastle Station | Gibson Mill - Temple of Minerva | Leeds Station - Aakash Restaurant | St. Mary's - Church, Honley | St. Georges Hall - Ashton Town Hall   Download Brochure (PDF format)