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Building owners have recently been approaching the SPAB for comments on colourless “thermal paints”, claimed to reduce heat losses when applied to the outside walls of brick and stone buildings. The argument is that dry walls lose less heat than damp walls (which they do), so a moisture-resistant external coating will help keep the wall dry and the heat in. 

This article explains how to deal with timber panelling: from fungal decay to warping, and more.

Vertically hung tiling is a traditional fronting. Its mellow colours and gentle unevenness provide a pleasing appearance to many old walls.

This article outlines how to repair this long-used protective wall covering, which is not to be confused with pebbledash.