lime renovation Oxford

Lime Renovation at Brasenose College, Oxford

Preserving History with Modern Performance Jordaya Contracting was appointed to carry out a sensitive and technically advanced lime renovation at Brasenose College, one of the oldest continuously inhabited buildings in...
breathable insulation for historic buildings / Diathonite insulation Brasenose College / lime renovation Oxford
Diathonite Insulation Rescue

Diathonite Insulation Rescue and Lime Finish – A Warm, Breathable Transformation

At Jordaya Contracting, we are often called in to put things right, and this project was a clear example of why experience and trusted workmanship matter. [gallery size="medium" link="file" columns="1"...
breathable lime finish / cork-based render / Diathonite Evolution / Diathonite render / failed render repair / insulated lime render / insulated plastering / Jordaya Contracting / lime render rescue / VPI lime render
Rutland barn conversion

Back to the Future: Diathonite Insulation for a Stunning Barn Conversion in Rutland

Jordaya Contracting has been hard at work on a breathtaking barn conversion project in the picturesque county of Rutland. This historic barn, full of rustic charm and character, is being...
barn conversion Rutland / breathable lime insulation / Diathonite insulation / eco-friendly renders / energy-efficient barn conversion / historic barn renovation / insulated barn walls / Jordaya Contracting / lime plaster contractors / sustainable building solutions
blue-chip project in Scotland

Blue-chip project in Scotland

A quick look back to this blue-chip project we worked on in Scotland. We're proud to work on buildings across the UK.
blue-chip / Scotland
Converted coach house 2

Converted coach house

This project was for a converted coach house. Using lime greens, Solo Lime Finish over 70mm depth of #diathonite evolution. Giving an #airtight #thermal #breathable solution to the solid brick...
coach house / conversion / Diathonite / Diathonite Evolution
Cambridgeshire cottage 1

Country cottage

For this work we completed this cottage in Cambridgeshire. Using Diathonite at 75mm thick and vpi coloured lime finish. The dormer windows were completed using Lime Greens #warmshieldsystem. All natural...
Cambridgeshire / Diathonite / Lime Products / Warm Shield System
Diathonite Acoustix

Diathonite Acoustix

For this project we worked with an Architect applying Diathonite Acoustix, sound-deadening, breathable, non-flammable, insulation-efficient lime plaster.
Acoustix / breathable / Diathonite / lime
Diathonite London

Preparing solid brick walls with vpi lime base coat

We were in London for this work, preparing solid brick walls with vpi lime base coat, prior to the application of Diathonite insulated lime plaster.
brick / Diathonite / insulated plaster / lime base
Lime Mortar no harm to buildings

What happens if you use cement-based mortar

This is what happens when you use modern strong cement-based mortars over soft 400-year-old brick and lime mortar. Trapped moisture has destroyed both bricks and mortar. Lime is the only...
cement / lime / lime mortar
Removing perished render

Removing perished and damaged lime render

This work was in central Cambridge removing perished and damaged lime render. Most of the problems had been caused by cement coating over centuries-old lime stopping it from breathing and...
lime render / render
cob block house 3

Cob block house

This #cob block house was covered in cement pebbledash which was causing #dampness and #structural issues. This was replaced with #Diathonite insulated render and lime greens coloured finish. #cobhouse #cobblock...
cob block house / Diathonite
Norfolk diathonite replace cement based render 1

Norfolk diathonite replace cement based render

Here we removed (for a property in Norfolk) cement based render prior to applying diathonite. Note the moisture ridden lower brick that couldn't breath and forcing damp into the inner...
breathable / Diathonite / Norfolk
Former farmhouse rebuild after fire 1

Former farmhouse fire rebuild

This lime project is a former farmhouse that had a terrible fire. Insulated lime to reed board ceilings and stone walls. Giving Insulated, breathable, fireproof living walls. #diathonite #solofinish #insulation...
Diathonite / farmhouse / fire rebuild / fireproof / insulated lime
Farmers Cottage Mould Problem 2

Farmer’s Cottage mould problem

Our client was having a problem with mould in her old farmers cottage. We chopped off cement and re-plastered with Diathonite and the results are extraordinary!
Diathonite / Farmers Cottage / Mould problem
Peak District Lime Render

Conversion in the Peak District

For this conversion project we were on the edge of the Peak District. We applied Lime Green's Durobase Lime prior to Diathonite to stone walls in this conversion which had...
Diathonite / Durobase / Lime Green / Peak District / Stone Walls
Oundle diathonite restoration

Old stone house restoration

This lovely old stone house close to #oundle is being loving restored by its owner with time and passion. He knows that #Diathonite is the best way to #insulate and...
Diathonite / Oundle