Ty Mawr Lime
Suppliers of lime products, ecological paints and green building materials. Ty Mawr runs courses for those interested in discovering the techniques used in tradtional building, accredited by the University of Wales, Lampeter. Ty Mawr is also the innovator of Glaster, a glass based plaster, and is the leading supplier of limecrete flooring.
Period Property UK
An extremely useful source of information and articles on all aspects of buying and caring for an older house, together with a lively discussion forum where questions can be answered. The site also acts as a portal to the Period Property Shop, stocking traditional materials and tools.
SPAB
Founded by William Morris over 125 years ago, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings is in the forefront of the battle to educate people that, both technically and aesthetically, there is a right way to repair an old building. Invaluable information sheets and advice can be found on the society's website.
SAVE
SAVE campaigns tirelessly for endangered historic buildings. Since 1975 it has championed the cause of decaying country houses, redundant churches and chapels, disused mills and warehouses, blighted streets and neighbourhoods, cottages and town halls, railway stations, hospitals, military buildings and asylums. SAVE also publishes an annual register of buildings at risk.
Salvo!
An invaluable and ethical source of architectural antiques, salvaged and reclaimed materials. Features an online directory tailored for people in search of antique, reclaimed, salvaged and green materials for gardens and homes.
Building Conservation
An invaluable source of articles detailing many aspects of building conservation, from archaeological surveys to repairing wrought iron. Also the publishers of the Building Conservation Directory, listing companies and organisations active in building conservation.
The Victorian Society
The Victorian Society is the national society responsible for the study and protection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and other arts. It was founded in 1958 to fight the then widespread ignorance of nineteenth and early twentieth century architecture. Among its thirty founder members were John Betjeman and Nikolaus Pevsner.
The Georgian Group
The Georgian Group campaigns against the neglect, maltreatment and destruction of Georgian buildings, parks and gardens in England and Wales. Its influence was crucial in introducing conservation areas in the 1960s and thus giving the first formal protection to groups of buildings.
Tithe Farm Oak Works
Handmade oak windows, doors and other joinery to traditional and modern designs; single, double or even triple-glazed. And a mine of information on traditional techniques and materials, be it timber, lime, paint or glass.
The Building Limes Forum
The Building Limes Forum exists to encourage expertise and understanding in the appropriate use of building limes and education in the standards of production, preparation, application and after-care. It is a charitable organisation with no commercial ties and has about 400 members in the UK and overseas, the majority being actively concerned with the repair of historic buildings. The BLF site has a useful FAQ on the use of lime in building.
The AECB
The AECB, the sustainable building association, exists to facilitate environmentally responsible practices within building. Specifically the AECB aims to promote the use of products and materials which are safe, healthy and sustainable, to encourage members projects that respect, protect and enhance the environment, to make available comprehensive information and guidance about products, methods and projects and to support the interests and endeavours of members in achieving these aimsÊ
The Cardigan Townscape Heritage Initiative
The centre of Cardigan has been transformed with a wealth of restored detailing. The initiative aims to aid the conservation of the town’s unique architectural landscape by providing funding for the renovation of business and retail buildings, alongside the improvement of local facilities and gap sites helping to reinstate Cardigan’s importance as an economic, historic and cultural centre in West Wales. The site has information sheets on timber windows and using lime.
Cardigan Sand and Gravel
Suppliers of specialist washed sand and aggregates - including two grades to English Heritage specification - and used throughout the UK for restoration mortars, plasters and renders. They can also provide custom-blended sands to suit any project.