- 34 + years experience of lime work. Never used cement or modern plasters. progressed from Drystone walling to lime work.
- I generally work alone on small dwellings and buildings within North Devon and Cornwall.
- I am particulary interested in the aesthetics . I undertake conservative repair removing as little original fabric as possible.
- I work with my own plaster recipes embracing lime and earth, horse hair and straw.
- Limited use of machinery
Our Heritage Construction Skills project aims to support training and development of the skills needed to maintain the historic buildings and places of North Devon, where we live, work, learn and play. These buildings will go on for many years to come if we look after them well, with the right people, the right people, having the right skills, and using the right materials.
This website is a foundation for that work – helping to put the people, the skills, the materials and the old buildings together, for a better future for all.