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    Lime plaster vs gypsum

    There are similar threads to this one I know, but not quite what I’m looking for… anyone out there who does this as a job can give advice?? I’ve bought a Victorian terraced house with rat trap bond brick walls - lime plastered and dashed externally. The walls are ok, no damp and have very...
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    Lime Skim on top of painted lime plaster

    Similarly… I’ve bought a Victorian terraced house with rat trap bond brick walls - lime plastered and dashed externally. The walls are ok, no damp and have very thick, old lime plaster which hasn’t blown anywhere. Since we took the wallpaper off, I can see over the years the walls have been...
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    Very damaged arch lintel

    Ok guys… need some help with this one… just bought a Victorian house, we’ve pulled out the dodgy electric fire and some loose mortar, which has revealed a badly damaged lintel. As you can see from the photo, half of the brick is still in place. I’m scared to touch it! Advice on next steps please!
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