OVERVIEW
Red Mill was originally known as Reedham Ferry drainage mill which was built in the
1840s with common sails to drive a single scoop wheel and was brought to wind with
a tail pole. In the 1890’s the millwrights England, modernised the machinery and
fitted double shuttered patent sails. The Norfolk boat shaped cap held a fantail.
In the 1950’s the mill, then derelict was purchased and turned into a sunny
residence.
More recently the Mill was purchased by Laura and John, a young
couple whose wish was to turn it into a unique, quirky home, set in a
stunning location.
The mill was covered in an impervious, damaging, cement render
and painted red with a modern, non-breathable masonry paint. The
effect of this was to trap high levels of moisture in the brickwork,
making the interior damp and cold.
The owners wanted to do the right thing for the building, so set
about the long, hard labour of love that was hand stripping it all back
to the original red brick, internally and externally.
Best of Lime were contacted by Laura and John to come up with
suitable products to reinstate the external lime render and internal
lime plaster.
After visiting site, it was decided that externally, the mill needed
Rendercote, a robust lime render developed for high exposure
masonry. Internally, the dubbing out and base coat would be
insulated Warmcote, with a Limecote finish to give a visually soft
look.
Maltby Plastering Ltd , traditional lime plasterers were chosen to
carry out the project.
Internally, Laura and John wanted to contrast the soft curves of the
Limecote with a hint of the industrial origins of the mill, so checker
plate steel was used for sills and the staircases, to give a great
visual effect.
Externally, the Rendercote is trowel finished smooth, expertly
applied by the Maltby Team on a difficult continuous curve.
The finished work was decorated with the breathable, low carbon
Graphenstone system.
Overall a very satisfying project to be involved in, from a poorly
functioning, damp shell to a very smart, warm, dry comfortable
and unique home in a beautiful location.
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