— our services
Period-appropriate, breathable hi-lime renovation plastering for older and heritage properties, a flexible, vapour-permeable system that works with solid masonry construction rather than trapping moisture within it.
— about this service
Procure Damp Proofing Group's specialist hi-lime renovation plastering uses a high-lime-content mix that remains vapour-permeable, allowing walls to breathe while providing a durable, sound internal finish. This approach is especially appropriate in listed buildings, conservation areas and period properties where maintaining the breathable character of the original construction is essential. Hi-lime plasters are also naturally flexible, accommodating the minor seasonal movement common in older solid-wall buildings without cracking. All Procure lime plaster specifications draw on over 20 years of hands-on experience with Bedfordshire's period housing stock.
— our process
We confirm the wall construction type, existing plaster composition and any heritage or planning constraints to specify the correct lime plaster mix and application sequence for the property before work begins.
Incompatible or contaminated plaster is removed, the substrate is prepared as required, and hi-lime plaster is applied in the appropriate number of coats using traditional techniques, typically a scratch coat, a float coat and a finish coat.
Lime plaster requires a controlled, slow drying process to avoid shrinkage cracking. Procure advises on ventilation, heating and misting schedules during the curing period to achieve the best long-term result.
— benefits
Cement and gypsum systems applied to older solid walls can cause moisture redistribution and long-term fabric damage. Hi-lime plaster maintains the breathable character of the original construction while providing a sound, durable internal finish that performs as the building was designed to allow.
Over 20 years working with Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and older rural buildings across Bedfordshire gives Procure the practical knowledge to specify and apply lime plasters correctly for each property type and condition.
— faq
Hi-lime plasters are vapour-permeable, allowing moisture to pass through the wall fabric and evaporate naturally. Standard cement or gypsum plasters are far less permeable, which can trap moisture within the wall and cause significant problems in solid-wall properties that were built to breathe.
Applying the wrong system to a period property can cause more problems than it solves. Procure Damp Proofing Group has the expertise to specify and apply hi-lime renovation plaster correctly, protecting your property's fabric for the long term.
— Other Services
The natural flexibility of hi-lime mixes accommodates the seasonal movement typical of older solid-wall buildings, reducing the risk of shrinkage and settlement cracking that affects stiffer, cement-based modern plasters.
