Why you shouldn’t skim over lime plaster with gypsum in a period home 👇 It’s a common quick-fix - but one that often causes more harm than good. Lime plaster is ‘breathable’, for want of a better word. It allows moisture to pass through the walls and evaporate naturally, which is essential in old houses built without modern damp-proof courses. Gypsum plaster, on the other hand, is far less forgiving. When you skim over lime with gypsum, you seal the surface. That trapped moisture has nowhere to

I had no idea about the health benefits of lime plaster! Very cool #experiencedesign #buildingmaterials #decor | Travis Chambers