BARNHOUSE

Natural Lime Finishes for a Healthier, Longer-Lasting Home

MyBuilder.com

“Happy with the entire process from start to finish, appreciated the advice on Damp and then when carrying out the work about how you were very considerate of my need to work from home.”

MyBuilder.com

“I would highly recommend Dean and his team for any future plastering jobs you may have.”

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  • Lime Plastering?

    If you have traditional stone walls then modern materials and techniques will only cause further damage, the status que is to water seal with damp proofing and this is the opposite of what your home needs!

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  • Walls just need freshing up?

    Plaster skimming over old plaster, plasterboard, or artex

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  • Dryling or damp proofing?

    Patching holes, fixing water damage, and full drywall installation. Offering free advice on damp proofing, we won’t just turn up and patch over the symptom but look at the cause to make sure it doesnt come back.

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  • Decorative Venetian Plastering

    Ornamental plasterwork, ceiling roses, and bespoke venetian plaster designs.

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  • Rendering & Dashing

    Including traditional sand and cement render, lime render, and modern acrylic or silicone render systems.

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  • Plaster repairs & maintainance

    Fixing cracks, holes, and wear and tear, as well as preventative maintenance.

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Traditional & Modern Plastering

Schedule free on-site estimates & free expert advice

  • Highly recommend Dane and River @ Barnhouse Plastering. Dane was great at communicating over text and in person, helping me to understand my first house far more than anybody else did. He went above and beyond working around other tradesman working in the house and coming up with solutions to problems we faced along the way. Dane and River did a fantastic job plastering, it looks fantastic I wouldn't use another plasterer

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  • "The rooms are looking great for the 1st time in 7 years, looking forward to painting them once they've dried as per the aftercare advice you sent. It was a joy having you here.”

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  • “Very professional, competitively pricee and punctual, they had to come back at a later date to finish off as a radiator needed removing , this was no bother to them and they did a great job and gave us all the information we needed regarding painting the new plaster, I would highly recommend Dean and his team for any future plastering jobs you may have.”

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What plaster best suits my home?

Plaster breakdown

  • ✅ Breathability Rating (µ value): 5-15 (Extremely breathable)
    ✅ Best For: Old buildings, historic restoration, damp-prone areas.
    ✅ Pros: Flexible, natural moisture regulation, long lifespan.
    ❌ Cons: Longer curing time, requires skilled application.

  • ✅ Breathability Rating (µ value): 5-10 (Extremely breathable)
    ✅ Best For: Eco-friendly and sustainable homes, natural builds.
    ✅ Pros: 100% natural, regulates humidity well, recyclable.
    ❌ Cons: Not water-resistant, less durable than lime.

  • ✅ Breathability Rating (µ value): 50-100 (Very low breathability)
    ✅ Best For: Modern buildings, external walls, where hardness is needed.
    ✅ Pros: Strong, weather-resistant, fast application.
    ❌ Cons: Traps moisture, can cause damp issues in old buildings.

  • ✅ Breathability Rating (µ value): 8-12, but forms a solid, less permeable layer.
    ✅ Best For: Interior walls in modern homes, smooth finishes.
    ✅ Pros: Quick drying, smooth finish, easy to apply.
    ❌ Cons: Not moisture-resistant, unsuitable for old buildings.

  • ✅ Breathability Rating (µ value): 15-25 (Depends on mix & application)
    ✅ Best For: Decorative finishes, luxury interiors.
    ✅ Pros: Beautiful finish, durable, some moisture control.
    ❌ Cons: Expensive, requires specialist skills.

  • ✅ Breathability Rating (µ value): 100+ (Very low breathability)
    ✅ Best For: External insulation systems (ETICS), modern commercial buildings.
    ✅ Pros: Waterproof, flexible, resistant to cracking.
    ❌ Cons: Can trap moisture in traditional walls, leading to damp and decay.

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