For the walls, we decided to lime render and wash. We would pull away old mortar, fillers and crumbling run-offs, and chisel away what we could in places where concrete render had been applied to the old walls. After repairing and securing the stonework, and inserting some new lintels, we would use a thick coat of Natural Hydrating Lime (NHL) to daub out the uneven surfaces, apply a scud coat and finishing coat of lime plaster and five coats of white lime wash. NHL has remarkable natural properties for the protection of stonework, allowing water to be absorbed and removed gently in a breathable way. It would also transform the external appearance of the house, softening the surface lines, while preserving the undulation of the rough stonework. All in all, a much bigger job, but a satisfying one.
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