Woodbridge lime plastering

We were recently commissioned by the new owners of this charming thatched cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Having just purchased the property, they had been correctly advised that the external walls required traditional lime plaster rather than the existing sand and cement render. Our works involved the careful removal of the inappropriate render, thorough cleaning of the exposed oak timber frame, installation of Thermafleece insulation, and new lathing fixed with stainless steel staples. To provide the requested additional thermal performance, we applied Warmcoat insulating lime plaster, followed by two coats of chalk lime plaster. These were trowelled to a smooth finish, with all external corners hand rolled for an authentic appearance. The clients particularly liked the soft, traditional wet-lime aesthetic, so we colour-matched the limewash and applied three coats to complete the project.