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Gervase
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If you've ever worked with cement you'll find lime a delight to work with. If you've worked with neither you'll get messy, have aching arms but a huge sense of satisfaction at doing things the right way.
The only downside is that, just like cement, lime isn't kind to the skin and can be very nasty if it gets in your eyes, so wear some tough rubber gloves and some safety specs to be on the safe side.
Rendering is surprisingly easy to do, particularly on small cob buildings where you haven't got blooming great scaffold lifts to lug things up.
I'm sure the course will cover all you need to know, but I'd recommend you get hold of “Lime in Building - A Practical Guide” by Jane Schofield, published by The Black Dog Press in Crediton. It's pretty much the standard jumping-off point for anyone wanting to use traditional techniques to preserve their houses, and costs a ludicrously low £4 a copy.
Jane has also written “Cob Buildings - A Practical Guide” with restoration builder Jill Smallcombe, which would also be worth getting hold of.
Otherwise, you'll need to invest in some hessian sheeting or tarpaulins to keep the sun and wind off the render while it cures, a good mist sprayer (the 5-litre 'Kilaspray' ones are ideal) or a mist attachment for your hosepipe, a mixer (hire charges are such that if you're going to be using it for more than a week it's more economical to buy one like this for under £170 and then bung it on eBay or in the small ads when you're through), some trowels and floats, a hawk or two and some sturdy buckets or trugs to lug the stuff around in.
Oh, and the stuff itself - you can get the lime, hair, hessian and the like from either J.J.Sharpe of Oakhampton or Mike Wye at Buckland Filleigh. I've not had any contact with Sharpe's, but I know Mike Wye is excellent and extremely helpful to those starting out with lime. He's also got som useful FAQs and fact sheets you can download.
Any other problems or queries, just let me know. |
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Mary-Jane
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Kitchenwitch
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