In this episode I am joined by Kate and Ben Kerslake fromCarrington Lime. Ben is a conservation builder working on new builds, conservation and restoration projects. Since 2017 he started teaching heritage skills to support architects, conservation officers, builders and also property owners to maintain their traditional buildings and is supported by Kate who brings a wealth of experience in marketing and a passion for heritage.

We talk about how they both got into the industry. For Kateit started with her plans to save the world when she was a kid and how that then lead her to working within such an incredible industry and how Ben and Kate are working to save lime plastering as a skill now.  

Ben’s route started with building a strawbale house whichfeatured on Grand Designs giving him hands on experience in traditional methods and exposing him to the benefits of living in such an ecofriendly home. This then led to his passion for understanding traditional building techniques, high body energy materials and the movement of moisture and how a misunderstanding of materials led to myths and confusion when it comes to traditional and modern materials.

We talk about the cost and benefits of using traditionalproducts with the usual advice on working with older properties.

It will be an interesting listen for anyone embarking on aproject and is looking for some guidance and anyone generally interested in older properties.

Link is in the comments… enjoy!