01
Aug
Stone work
Geologically, Cornwall has an enviable diversity of sub-ground minerals; China-clay, tin, copper, semi-precious stones and even gold, to name but a few....
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A recent study of Cornish weather has now classified Cornwall as having a subtropical climate, putting it on par with parts of Mexico...
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Traditionally, all old stone walls had some form of pointing application to the outside elevation...
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For hundreds of years we have applied internal plasters to the walls of our buildings for decoration...
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01
Aug
Cob Surveys in Cornwall
Our Cob Surveys will provide you with all the facts you need to make an informed decision about the future of your cob wall....
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...rebuilding of the cob wall should use appropriate and proportionate methods and materials....
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01
Aug
Cob wall repairs in Cornwall
Cob repairs may be required for many reasons; erosion from the weather, abrasion caused by human or livestock activity and rodent or masonry bee damage...
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22
Jul
Cob Repairs in Cornwall
When repairing cob walls in Cornwall there should always be a quantified approach to ‘removal of historic fabric’. Implementing Good Practice Advice from Historic England or the SPAB for example, is crucial...
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Historic England “All buildings built before 1700 which survive in anything like their original condition are listed, as are most of those built between 1700 and 1840”. Cornwall Council Conservation “Cornwall is fortunate in having a rich heritage...
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This Heritage Assessment has been produced in accordance with Historic England good practice advice by implementing historic environment policy as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG). For...
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