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Case 3. Suffolk Jacobean ceiling.
This was a little internal flourish.
A late Georgian ceiling had failed within the impressive
stairwell of this Tudor Hall. The adjoining rooms had strap
work ceilings to principal members. So we mimicked the
design to provide the client with a central piece to the
stairwell.
Above, case number four
Case 5. A little William Morris inspiration.
After 7 months of frame repairs and lime plastering/
rendering to the exacting requirements of the local
Authority, our clients commissioned a little something for
themselves.
Above and below, case number three
Case 4. West Suffolk.
Not all parge details is for the higher status.
This little farmstead had some very simple stamp work
hiding behind a mid-20th Century porch.
It was very similar to a stamp/imprint design that has been
found on other houses close to this location. Perhaps the
original work was undertaken by the same hand
previously or copied as a trend back in the day?
Above, case number five
Case 6. Suffolk/Norfolk border.
This was a gem of a house. Again we found remnants of
the detail still on an old lime plaster below the eaves
line covered by late 20th Century cement render. Rear elevation still had sections of the render in place, so were
able to repeat measurements and detail to mimic the
Circa 17th Century parge work dressing to this 15th
Century ‘Hunting Lodge’.
As a footnote.
Hear at RPP we greatly consider ourselves fortunate to
be working on these beautiful properties, hopefully
extending their useful life, salvaging them for history and
greatly enjoying every day that we work.
The buzz phrase of the last 20 years or more has been
breathability and agree, as said I am sure when we take
off the external cement render to a timber framed house
you can hear a sign of relief.
Pargeting is an endangered craft. Should be encouraged
and enjoyed.
Rickards Period Plastering Ltd
M 07775 763 222 - T 01284 828 369
E mikerickards@aol.com
W www.period-plastering.co.uk
Above, case number four
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