Recent content by Susie70

Yeah they paid, but I'll definitely think twice about taking on a listed again. Grade 2 ok but anything above that probably not!

Thanks for the offer. We've completed the rendering now. I wish I'd seen your post sooner. It was a big job for my partner and I and an enthusiastic amateur but we got it done. I'll keep a note of your name in case we need you in the future. Thanks.

Thanks for the info.

I think something like that was going on tbh. Yesterday out of the blue we had the go ahead to finish the rendering. No explanation /apology. So we're getting it on as quick as possible before someone else sticks their beak in!

Thanks, for the info. I'll have a look for a cutter now I know the name of what I'm looking for!

Hi all, I'm not sure if I have the terminology right but can anyone point me in the direction of a 'how to' guide on scribing the block lines into lime render. Or do you have any methods/tips? I've only done it once and that was 30 years ago I could do with a memory refresh! Thanks.

Hi all, We've just got the go ahead to finish the rendering with the the l*m*-g***n product. Thank you all for your input. It was very much appreciated

Thanks Martin, I also think there's some stirring going on but I can't find out who's doing it. It's either someone stirring or this conservation advisor is on his own little power trip.

Thanks for that. Your quite right. I've shown the project manager all the research I did regarding the most suitable product for the job but he's a bit of a drip tbh! He told me that the conservation consultant hasn't even seen the building or surrounding buildings! I asked him if he could...

Thanks for that. I've looked into it and the client had no plans for the outside of the building only the inside. They didn't really understand the enormity of taking on a 2* listed building which is why they're having problems. They passed on a works report from a local company that was...

I'll look into it. Thanks.

If anyone could give me evidence of a product called l*m*-g***n ultra being used in Cheltenham on a grade 1 or grade 2* building I would be grateful. Thanks.

Yeah I'd love to but the conservation officer for the council closed the job down last year because a builder the client employed to start the renovation put concrete lintels in some nosey neighbour reported it to the council so all work was stopped and the client is to scared to go against any...

Hi all, I'm in Gloucestershire doing up a grade 2* listed building. Halfway through the job the client employed an advisory company regarding conservation and after putting the render scratch coat on the company have piped up that we shouldn't use it because it's supplied from Shropshire not...