Traditional Plaster Finishes Ltd

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David Casey, the founder of our company, has experience in the construction industry reaching back for twenty-four years. Over the last eleven years, since gaining an honours degree in history, he has become more involved with the traditional side of our business. During this time, he has also gained a first place British craft award for a pargeting project jointly managed by English Heritage and MSDC.
As a company, we have taken the decision to focus our energies upon traditional and sustainable methods of construction. We truly believe that these practices are by far the best contribution that we can make to the preservation of our traditional and historic buildings.
The next stage of our development is planned to begin later this year. This will be the teaching and sharing of our skills through workshops available to any interested party. It is imperative to keep these skills in circulation, to allow our next generation of craftsmen a sound base from which to learn. Watch this space for further details! 
 
 
 
                         
 
 
Examples of our Work
 
 
The Restoration Process 
 
          
  A badly deteriorated section of timber frame,          New oak beams inserted to replace and repair 
  caused by the ground level outside having               the damaged members 
  been built up above the level of the sole plate
 
       
 A repair has been carried out in the past              After timber treatment has been carried out, an oak
 which has not adressed all of the issues              foot is lap-jointed and bolted into the sound wood of
causing damage; in this case, Death-watch           the sole plate to support the stud 
beetle infestation
 
           
 
The frame is prepared with hazel stakes                   The daub mixture covers the wattles
to receive the infill of clay
 
    
   The daubing is completed and left to dry, ready to recieve the lime plaster coating
 
     
 
                The room receives a three coat lime plaster finish 
       
 
The pargeting around this window bay was badly deteriorated. A rubbing was taken of the pattern, which was transferred to a stencil. This formed the basis for the renovation of the area.
 
 
 
 
                
                          The newly pargeted window bay
 
 
 
 
                       
  The design around the window bay was used as a recurring theme across the adjacent wall
 
 
 
Custom Pargetting to Personalise Homes
 
 
 
             
 
              This free-form design incorporating the flowers and foliage of both
                              Jasmine and Haze was built up freehand in light relief
 
              
 
                          A simple oakleaf and acorn design
 
 
 
              
 
                    In keeping with the name of the house 'Willow Trees'
 
 
 
               
 
                             This dragon had a personal meaning for one couple. It is a custom
                                            design, and is not to be found elsewhere.
 
 
 
            
                                         Award  winning pargetting in Needham Market