Bishops Palace Cobh
Bishops Palace in Cobh looking fantastic this winter after full Lime render and Roman Cement repairs and the complete Silicate paint treatment. Meticulous work by Dave Higgins and the Queenstown crew and great vision and design (and photos) by Gareth @jca_architects.
Limewashing
One of our favourite homes in Ireland. After 10 years since it’s last limewashing it’s ready for some fresh coats in the early New Year.
Kerry Event
Spot the Stoneware Studios sign hidden behind my chief hecklers. We had an enjoyable day last Saturday in Muckross, Killarney. ‘Great to field lots of questions from people repairing their old buildings in Kerry. Thanks to Victoria and Toddy for organising the event. Shout out to my fella exhibitors Ruairi Dennison, Gareth O’Callaghan and Peter Cox. Very nice to see you all again.
Training Day
We’d a lovely bunch of people in for some Lime training on Thursday. Thanks to all who attended. We’re looking forward already to the next one on the 20th.
Secil AC Finishing
Damien and his men giving the final touches to Secil AC finishing lime plaster on a seaside location in Waterford. Perfection Damien, as always.
Secil Lime Render
‘Looks great Tom, nice job; Ballybunion Garda Station complete with Secil Lime render outside and Calcium Silicate board inside.
Training Dates
Our next two training dates are set for 6th October – Lime Pointing and 20th October – Plastering and Rendering with Lime. We’re looking forward to meeting lots of new people and old friends.
Bespoke repair mortars
A little thank you to Pual and Hazel and all the crew in Stoneware for all your hard work. After so many years, Paul has made dozens and dozens of bespoke ‘Plastic’ repair mortars (all 100% lime based, of course) for repairs to umpteen bricks, faience, terracotta, just about every sendimentary rock in Ireland, quite a few valcanics, lots of Roman Cements and Portland and Bath stones.
Restoration work
Seachurch, Ballycotton, looking beautiful in the August sun. What a lovely restoration work, and such a success story.
Mortar Analysis
Hitting a milestone this week in Stoneware with our 1,000th sample of mortar analysed in Ireland. A LOT of work over 20 years has gone into assessing and understanding historic mortars from Derry City Walls to Mizen Lighthouse, across the Armada ballast of wreckage off Inisbofin, Co. Galway to Magazine Fort in Phoenix Park. And it’s busier now than ever with 3 months fully booked in advance, but if you want help understanding what mortar you have do get in touch.
Training day
Lovely to meet all those who attended our Lime Pointing course this week. We had some naturals on our hands!
Lime and Breathable paint
We do like the Big Houses, but these compact gatelodges have oodles of history and character too, and I’m sure the gatekeepers of old would have had no end of stories and secrets. Salterbridge (lime and breathable paint), Glendine (lime mortar) and Muckross (Lime and EcoCork insulating plaster)