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29 September 2021

Service Announcement

Due to very high demand our current lead time is 5 working days (regardless of order size). We are experiencing very high call volumes and appreciate it may be difficult to reach us in our busy periods, placing your order by e-mail or on-line will help us keep within our current lead times.

28 September 2021

Winter Working

General tips and guidelines: In an ideal world, working with lime mortars and renders would take place in conditions not too hot, too cold, too wet or too dry. Unfortunately the British climate and the programme driven modern building industry doesn’t allow for this and work sometimes has to be carried out at times of year and in conditions that are far less than ideal. No amount of well intentioned advise is as sensible as putting the work off until the weather poses less of a threat, this short guide is intended to help in situations where winter work is totally unavoidable.

24 September 2021

Case Study: 11 High Baxter Street, Bury St. Edmunds

11 High Baxter Street is within the Town Centre Conservation Area and is located in one of the streets which make up the Norman planned town set out on a grid system in the 12th Century. It is however a sole survivor, the rest of the street having been demolished in the 1960’s.

26 July 2021

Case Study: Red Mill, Reedham

Red Mill was originally known as Reedham Ferry drainage mill which was built in the 1840s. The mill was covered in an impervious, damaging cement render and painted red with a modern, non-breathable masonry paint. Best of Lime were contacted by Laura and John to come up with suitable products to reinstate the external lime render and internal lime plaster.

23 November 2020

Important COVID-19 Announcement

At this time of uncertainty, the team at Best of Lime would like to thank our customers for their patience as we navigate this unusual situation. Although the past year has proved a unique challenge, we have used this time to invest in our production capabilities, and we have several exciting announcements as we move […]

Straw bale to illustrate Tulse Hill Church build

3 August 2020

Holy Trinity Church Hall

Best of Lime has been delighted to be involved in an innovative project to construct the largest straw bale urban self-build in Europe. Holy Trinity Church Hall in Tulse Hill, London, has been designed by Straw Works, a leading Natural Building Architecture practice who work closely with the School of Natural Building to deliver training […]

28 November 2019

Tulse Hill Straw Build and Best of Lime

Introduction to Holy Trinity Church Hall Best of Lime is involved in an innovative project to construct the largest straw bale urban self-build in Europe. Holy Trinity Church Hall in Tulse Hill, London, has been designed by Straw Works, a leading Natural Building Architecture practice who work closely with the School of Natural Building (SNaB) […]

24 September 2019

Lime Render Surface Guide

As with all lime products, our Warmcote, Limecote and Rendercote mixes behave differently on different surfaces. Here is our surface guide to achieving the best finish possible for your project. Brick Use Limecote as a finish coat over Warmcote. Trowel apply and finish with a flexible trowel or flexible blade such as Speedskim. Block As […]

24 September 2019

Welcome to the Best of Lime

At Best of Lime, we provide products that are sourced especially for listed buildings, but are equally at home on new builds to achieve a stunning, breathable and environmentally friendly lime render finish. Our products are developed under the strict rule that they must be the best of what is available. This might not mean […]

24 September 2019

A Winter Guide to Lime Renders

In an ideal world, working with lime mortars and renders would take place in conditions not too hot, too cold, too wet or too dry. Unfortunately the British climate and the programme driven modern building industry doesn’t allow for this and work sometimes has to be carried out at times of year and in conditions […]

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Testimonials

"I recently had a bedroom plastered using Warmcote and Limecote and I could not be happier with the results.

The Warmcote made the room at least 2 degrees warmer than it was previously which is a huge amount and keeps the room warmer for longer. The finish on the Limecote is great as well, it leaves the room with a nice natural cosy feel once painted with clay paint.

I will be buying more again for the 2nd bedroom we are doing very soon.

Thanks guys!"

Will Harris

"Used their product Patchcote on my timber framed house for some repairs.

Really easy to mix, apply and finish.

Left-over product was just as pliable 3 days later, it can be left sealed inside the container supplied, after mixing, for up to a year!

Best product I’ve worked with!!"

Geoff Morland

"Limecote and Warmcote are ideal products for use on timber framed buildings and low strength substrates with their excellent flexibility, bond, and light weight compared to sanded plasters. Being dry bagged makes it easy to transport and store, with the added advantage of being able to adjust the mix to suit thin or very thick coats without compromising the product, or the quality of the finished work."

Roy Cafferty

Traditional Plastering Services

Why choose Best of Lime?

The Best of Lime materials

At Best of Lime, our traditional lime plaster products are developed under the strict rule that they must be the best of what is available. We continuously listen to and evaluate feedback from specifiers and contractors as to how certain materials perform, both on site and long term.

Our lime plasters, manufactured by us on site in rural East Anglia, are sustainable, environmentally friendly building materials which tick all the requisite conservation and green boxes. We have yet to find anything that they won't stick to, including bricks, wooden lath, straw bale, and stone.

Get in touch

For any enquiries please contact Best of Lime on 01440 848200 or email info@bestoflime.co.uk. Alternatively, click the button below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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The Brocks Business Centre, Homefield Road,
Haverhill,
Suffolk CB9 8QP

T 01440 848200

E info@bestoflime.co.uk

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