We recently completed a specialist lime plastering project in Congleton, repairing electrical chasers and floating and skimming the face of a chimney breast using a traditional breathable lime system. All materials for this project were supplied by Chalk Down Lime, ensuring high-quality heritage-grade lime products suitable for solid wall construction.
This type of work is common in older homes across Cheshire where modern alterations need to be reinstated correctly without damaging the building fabric.
Lime Plaster Chaser Repairs in Congleton
Electrical upgrades often leave deep chasers cut into original masonry. If these are filled with gypsum plaster or cement-based fillers, moisture can become trapped behind the repair, leading to staining, cracking, and long-term failure.
For this Congleton property, all chasers were:
Using lime plaster allows the wall to remain vapour permeable, helping moisture escape naturally while maintaining flexibility within the structure.
Floating and Skimming a Chimney Breast with Lime
Chimney breasts are a common problem area in older houses. They are often colder than surrounding walls and can hold residual moisture and historic soot contamination.
For this project, the chimney breast was:
This traditional float and skim method produces a smooth, durable finish while maintaining breathability — essential for solid wall properties and period homes.
Why Lime Plaster Is Best for Period Properties
Many properties in Congleton and surrounding Cheshire towns were originally built using lime-based mortars and plasters. Reintroducing lime maintains the building’s original performance characteristics.
Benefits of lime plaster include:
This makes lime plaster the correct solution for chimney breasts, solid walls, and heritage interiors.
Local Lime Plasterer in Congleton & East Cheshire
Ayres Plastering specialises in traditional lime plastering across Congleton, Macclesfield, Astbury, Holmes Chapel, Sandbach, and surrounding Cheshire villages.
We regularly carry out:
Looking for Lime Plaster Repairs in Congleton?
If you’re searching for:
Get in touch with Ayres Plastering today. We’re happy to assess your property and advise on the correct lime specification and application method for long-term performance.
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