Videos about what we do

The following videos present examples of the courses and training that we provide. Please feel free to view them at your leisure, and if you have any comments or would like to chat about your Heritage Project, please contact us.

Adding Dye to Mix

In this video, you will see the process of mixing dye to your lime mortar mix. Limiting the amount of dye in your mix will determine the colour you want to achieve.

Caution when mixing outside you should note the direction of the wind, do not stand so that the lime and/or mixture could come in contact with skin or eyes.

Please wear protective clothing and goggles at all time while you are on site and around this mixture.

Mixing Mortar

In this video, you see the process in making Lime mortar.  From adding lime to letting the mixture cure.

Caution when mixing outside you should note the direction of the wind, do not stand so that the lime and/or mixture could come in contact with skin or eyes.

Please wear protective clothing and goggles at all time while you are on site and around this mixture.

Hacking Out

In this video you will see William Oaks (our trainer and assessor) hacking out a wall with a crack. By removing some of the old plaster you are allowing room for the new plaster to be placed and strengthen the wall.

Please wear protective clothing and goggles at all time while you are on site and around this mixture.