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Hirst Conservation undertakes all aspects of
both internal plasterwork and external render and
stuccowork. As well as providing conservation and
restoration expertise on existing plasterwork, our plaster
specialists can undertake new plastering projects using
traditional materials and techniques. Work ranges from the
stabilization of highly intricate moulded or cast decorative
ceilings within public buildings to undertaking extensive
rendering projects on private properties.
The services offered include:
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Initial survey work to determine the
extent of conservation and the type of repairs required
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Analysis of existing material to
ensure compatibility of repair mortars and plasters
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Lime plastering onto masonry, reed
and lath
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Running/ replication of plaster
mouldings in situ
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Fibrous plasterwork
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Ceiling suspension and securing,
using both traditional methods and, where appropriate,
more modern materials
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Mould making and casting of
decorative elements
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Consultation on major conservation
and restoration projects
Some of our projects include:
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Cusworth Hall, Doncaster – Lime
plastering to the interior (on lath, reed and masonry),
exterior rendering to the courtyard and Brew House,
recreation and re and decorative and fibrous plasterwork
in the Paines Chapel. Ceiling suspension and securing.
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Assembly House, Norwich –
Reinstatement of decorative plaster reinstatement after
fire throughout Assembly room (1754). Use of new
material and salvaged.
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Chepstow Castle, Chepstow -
Conservation of 11th century decorative plasterwork.
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St Pancras Chambers, London –
Survey of historic plasterwork and consultants for
plaster restoration project
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Waterloo House, Leeds - Former
Assembly House (1777). Conservation of original plaster
ceilings and reinstatement of missing columns.
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Moggerhanger House, Bedfordshire
– Conservation of historic plasterwork including
re-fixing of historic enrichments
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House of Lords, London -
Conservation of plaster plaques
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