BARNHOUSE
Lime & Heritage Plastering Specialists
Breathable lime plastering for older building, carried out using traditional methods
Meet the Team
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DANE
Heritage Plasterer & Business Owner
Over 10 years’ experience in lime plastering & traditional building. Focusing on restoring and protecting older properties using appropriate materials and proven techniques. -
RIVER
Plasterer
Works across modern and traditional plastering, with growing experience in lime and heritage work. Trained on site to maintain standards, with a strong focus on learning correct methods and delivering consistent, quality workmanship -
KELLY
Operations & Project Coordination
Managing Scheduling, planning, and finances behind the scenes. Kelly also assists on repointing works when required
Browse our services
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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
Google Review
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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.”
MyBuilder.com
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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.”
MyBuilder.com
Heritage & Modern Plastering
On-site assessments for older properties & problem walls
What plaster is right for your home?
Right Materials,
Done Properly.
Older buildings need materials that can breathe. Using the wrong plasters can trap moisture and lead to damp and damage.
We assess each property and use the right materials for te building, weather that’s lime for traditional walls or modern systems where appropriate
Plaster breakdown
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✅ 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.
Book a Consultation
We’ll Discuss your project, prepare a proposal and walk you through every step of the process with friendly customer service.