Hicks Plastering have successfully applied thousands of square metres of exterior lime based mortars, renders and traditional lime harling throughout Scotland. From Grade A listed buildings and Churches to humble cottages.
Traditional Hot-Mixed lime is also becoming increasingly popular for new builds & ecological construction such as straw bale houses.
Throughout Scotland "Lime Harling" is the traditional exterior coating for masonry buildings, and for good reason, It is a mixture
of lime and sand which is either hand or spray applied to create a beautiful, textured and durable wall finish.
Technically this texture creates a larger surface area which allows the wind to catch the surface. This acts to wick out moisture from within the walls. Dry walls are imperetive to a healthy building, significantly helping to reduce heat loss through the walls.
Lime harling can be left natural, pigmented or lime washed or painted using a breathable silicate paint.
Traditional Hot-Mixed lime is also becoming increasingly popular for new builds & ecological construction such as straw bale houses.
Throughout Scotland "Lime Harling" is the traditional exterior coating for masonry buildings, and for good reason, It is a mixture
of lime and sand which is either hand or spray applied to create a beautiful, textured and durable wall finish.
Technically this texture creates a larger surface area which allows the wind to catch the surface. This acts to wick out moisture from within the walls. Dry walls are imperetive to a healthy building, significantly helping to reduce heat loss through the walls.
Lime harling can be left natural, pigmented or lime washed or painted using a breathable silicate paint.
Blairs Steading, Altyre Estate.
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Gate Houses, Dunecht Estates.
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