Heritage blog

Latest news- we now have a representative in the Bristol area- for enquiries please contact the warehouse on 01237 477431

        Leap into February with this special offer

10% off 25kg tubs of 3/1 Haired Lime Mortar -Normally £7.40 now only £6.66 (ex vat -offer ends February 29th 2012

Latest addition to our range- Cedar laths are now available- please ring for prices Tel: 01237- 477431. Our advice is free and we are here to help. 

 We now have in stock, powder free and latex free Blue Nitrile gloves, plus the Bodyguard heavy duty gloves- both ideal to protect your hands when working with lime mortars. Another addition just arrived to the health & safety range are lightweight goggles to protect your eyes.

 New in- Italian Pavan trowels-They are much lighter than traditional trowels so less strain on the wrist and arm- they are a trowel for life! Check out thePrice List page and go to Tools & Accessories- trowels are available in three different sizes- below is a picture to give you an idea of the quality and lightness of the trowel.

If you require bespoke laths, we are at your service. Regular lengths always available- timber is sourced locally in North Devon.

We now stock water based casein paints that reproduce the effects of Buttermilk Paints of the 18th & 19th Centuries. Made from lime and milk with earth pigments, these paints are perfect for shabby chic look on furniture, interior walls and for achieving that special finish, e.g distressed, crackle glazing or replicating a lime wash.

Always striving to keeping abreast of energy saving and environmentally green ethics, our warehouse operates on solar power thanks to our lovely landlords, Evans Transport Ltd. Also North Devon Biosphere have awarded us the Bronze Investing in Nature Award for our recycling and reduction on our enviromental impact! 

http://www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk/biosphere-and-business/#Charter

There is an article in the North Devon Journal, Thursday 16th June 2011 about us. It's available on-line - click here to the story:

http://www.thisisnorthdevon.co.uk/Heritage-helps-new-firm/story-12780471-detail/story.html


       Blue nitrile gloves-ideal for working with lime mortars.