June 2026
Why Old Stone Buildings Need to Breathe
Traditional walls are moisture-active. When we seal them with modern materials, the fabric begins to fail from the inside out.
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Journal
Notes from the wall.
Short, practical writing on lime, pointing, stonework and the care of old Irish buildings.
May 2026
Cement Render and Condensation in Traditional Walls
The unseen story behind so many damp problems in old houses — and why the render is often the cause, not the cure.
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May 2026
St Astier Novaskin: A Smarter Lime Render Solution
How a thermal lime render can improve comfort on solid walls without compromising the breathability old buildings depend on.
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April 2026
Lime Pointing: Why the Finish Matters
The joint is the softest, most sacrificial part of a stone wall. Get it wrong and the stone pays for it.
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March 2026
Remove the Cement and Unveil a Gem
So much of our work begins by undoing the wrong work. What often lies beneath a grey cement skin is a beautiful, hidden building.
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March 2026
French Drains and Moisture Management Around Old Buildings
A permeable drain, done properly, can transform the moisture story at the base of a solid stone wall.
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February 2026
Consultancy Before Restoration: Why It Saves Time and Money
An hour of correct diagnosis often prevents thousands in wasted intervention. Diagnose first, always.
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February 2026
Traditional Materials Knowledge in Heritage Work
A note on specialist historic methods — including those long used in fireplace and flue work to control staining bleed-through in finished lime.
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