Historic Lime Stucco & Limewash in Charleston
Historic masonry and stucco need finishes that work with the building, not against it. Lime-based stucco and limewash allow older walls to breathe, age naturally, and keep the character that makes Charleston buildings valuable.
Let the Wall Manage Moisture
Historic masonry was built to handle moisture by letting it move through the wall and evaporate. A modern film-forming paint traps that moisture, which damages both the finish and the masonry beneath it.
Lime stucco and limewash are vapor-permeable. They let the building work the way it was designed to, which is why they are the correct choice for older Charleston walls.
Historic masonry was built to handle moisture by letting it move through the wall and evaporate. A modern film-forming paint traps that moisture, which damages both the finish and the masonry beneath it.
Lime stucco and limewash are vapor-permeable. They let the building work the way it was designed to, which is why they are the correct choice for older Charleston walls.
Breathable, material-correct finishes that age naturally and keep the character that makes Charleston buildings valuable.
Scope of Work
- Historic lime-based stucco
- Limewash on masonry and stucco
- Breathable, compatible exterior finishes
- Limewash versus paint guidance
- Finishes appropriate for historic and BAR-sensitive walls
- Color and texture matched to the building
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