On Sunday, March 16th, why not come for a full introduction to lime plastering and a practical demonstration workshop?
Learn more about traditional clay, lime, and ornamental gypsum plasters and their use internationally…
Our Services
What we offer
Analysis of plaster, renders and building mortars
Historic paint analysis with archival research
Investigations into the contaminants found in old buildings, that are causing the fabric to decay
Extensive plaster and render surveys, working with engineers as required on larger projects
Training on site for contractors, specifiers and building occupiers, to help them conserve old buildings using traditional materials
Support for voluntary groups and charities undertaking conservation work
And support to overseas government organisations and local communities to help them with the conservation of their internationally important buildings.
Analysis & Investigation
We can analyse plaster, render and building mortars and can deliver mortar specification.
Provide answers for those dealing with salt contamination and our historic paint analysis can help guide redecoration.
Plasterwork & Render
Surveys
We guide the conservation of historic buildings including...
Town Halls, Theatres, Historic Houses and Churches, by surveying the condition of plain and decorative plaster and providing full schedules of repairs.
Training and on-siteSupport
Mark provides training on site to contractors, specifiers and building occupiers, to help them conserve old buildings using:
Lime mortars, renders, plasters; Grouts; Clay mortars and plasters; Traditional paint finishes; and Sympathetic stone repair mortars.
Support for ruinconservation
M. Womersleys can be employed to guide the conservation of the ruined structures and at the same time provide training for volunteer workforces.
International support
and development
Mark Womersley has worked in India, Iraq and Ethiopia to help those involved with the conservation of their internationally important buildings.
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Proposals to carry out a conservation assessment at Wukro Cherkos, with a full training programme for recent graduates from Mekelle University and government bodies responsible for regional conservation work.
Introduction In response to continued concerns about the condition of one of Tigray’s most well…
Report on the support given by M Womersleys to Jabir Mohamed at Berbera Museum, Berbera, Somaliland, over two weeks from the end of October 2024
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Analysis of Building Mortars from the Famous Lister Mill Chimney in Bradford
M. Womersleys has recently completed a mortar analysis of several samples collected from the iconic …