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    • Renovation Basics
      • Important Renovation Points
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      • Older vs Newer Buildings
        Design Differences
      • Thermal Insulation Basics
        Older vs Newer Insulation Differences
    • Dampness Basics
      • Moisture Sources
        The Water Cycle - Rising vs Falling
      • The Effect of Salts
        How Salts Damage Old Buildings
      • Breathability
        Drying & Moisture Barriers
      • Moisture Barriers
        Types of Moisture Barriers
      • Vapour vs Liquid Water
        The Role Of Vapours
      • Ele-Magnetic Environment
        How it Affects Moisture
    • Condensation
      • What is Condensation?
        Condensation Basics
      • Types of Condensation
        Low Temperature vs High Humidity
      • Rising Damp vs Condens
        Fundamental Differences
    • Rising Damp
      • What is Rising Damp?
        Simple Explanation, Latest Findings
      • Global View on Existence
        Research & History
      • Rising Damp vs Condens
        Fundamental Differences
      • Rising Damp Myths
        Myths vs Scientific Facts
      • Rising Damp Doesn’t Exist
        A Story of Misinformation and Hatred
    • Dampness Surveys
      • Dampness Surveys
        A Holistic Approach
      • Diagnosing Dampness
        Tools & Methodologies
  • LIME PLASTERS
    • ALL Lime Plasters
    • Lime Plaster Basics
      • Plaster Types
        Lime, Cement, Gypsum
      • A History of Plasters
        From Lime To Cement
      • Pozzolans
        Traditional & Artificial
      • Hardness of Mortars
        Brick, Stone and Mortar Hardness
    • Why MGN Plasters?
      • Why MGN Lime Plasters?
        Traditional Recipes, Original Materials
      • The Story of MGN Plasters
        A Legacy of Venetian Masters
      • Research Meets Tradition
        MGN Research & Tradition
      • MGN in the Media
        MGN Plasters Reviews
    • Waterproof Lime Plasters
      • Rinzaffo
        Roman Waterproofing Lime Plaster
      • Fondo Pozzolanico
        Lime Tanking Slurry System
      • RisanaSmart
        Fast Lime Replastering System
    • Consolidation, Pointing
      • Betoncino Consolidante
        Lime Structural Consolidation Mortar
      • Modena M5
        Consolidation, Pointing, Bedding
      • Calce F3
        Injectable Consolidating Lime Grout
      • Erega Stilatura
        High Quality Pointing Mortar
      • Erega Allettamento
        High Quality Bedding Mortar
    • Thermal Plasters
      • TermoRasante AeroGel
        Lime Aerogel Insulation Plaster
      • Termointonaco 2020
        High Performance Lime Insulation
      • CoccioTerm
        Humidity Regulating Thermal Plaster
      • CanapaTerm
        Lime-Hemp Thermal Plaster
      • Rasothermo Heres
        Fibre-reinforced Thermal Plaster
    • Main Plasters & Renders
      • Calcina Bianca
        Traditional White Lime Plaster
      • Sanacolor 2000
        White / Coloured Lime Render
      • Cocciopesto
        Cocciopesto Venetian Lime Plaster
      • Cocciopesto Deumidi...
        Roman Lime Plaster for Cellars
      • Risanamur B80
        Lime Second Coat for Basements
      • ArgiLolla
        Clay & Rice Husk Lime Plaster
    • Finishes
      • Calcina Fine
        White Lime Finish
      • Intonachino Arenino
        Coloured Lime Finish
      • Rasante B40
        Levelling-Finishing Lime Plaster
      • Rasante B2007
        Water-Repellent Finish
      • Rasacol
        Finish for Thermal Plasters
      • Megastuk
        Lime Finish for Plasterboards
      • Venetian Marmorino
        Ultra-High Quality Venetian Finish
    • Lime Floors
      • Massetto Caldo
        Cocciopesto Lime Floor Screed
      • Venetian Pastellone Floor
        Venetian Pastellone floor finish
  • PRODUCTS
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        Textured Lime Paint
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    • Magnetic DPC System
      • Working principle
        HIstory, explanation, research
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        Setup, Installation, Monitoring
      • Magnetic DPC Benefits
        Observed Effects on Buildings
      • Magnetic DPC Research
        Present and Future
    • Salt Removal Poultice
      • Westox Cocoon
        Salt Removal Poultice
  • SOLUTIONS
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      • Replastering Damp Walls
        Long-lasting Lime Replastering
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        Breathable Lime Insulation System
      • Waterproofing Old Walls
        Stopping Liquid Moisture
      • Basement Waterproofing
        Roman Lime Waterproofing System
      • Re-Rendering Old Buildings
        Solving Wind Driven Rain
      • Farm and Barn Conversions
        Doing It Right - Avoiding Mistakes
      • Condensation & Mould
        How to Solve It?
      • Rising Damp
        Building-Friendly Alternatives
      • Flooded Walls
        Flood Renovation with Lime
      • High Water Table
        Conservation-Friendly Solution
      • Chimney Dampness
        Solving Discoloration & Damp
      • Cob Walls Replastering
        Challenges and Solutions
      • Rainwater Splashback
        A Building-Friendly Approach
      • Structural Consolidation
        Lime as Consolidation Material
      • Facade Restoration
        Restoring Facades with Lime
      • Breathable Lime Floors
        Lime Cocciopesto Floors
      • Rotting Joists
        Causes, Diagnosis and Repair
      • Rotten Sill Plate Repair
        Timber Frame Buildings
      • Plasterboarding
        The Right and Wrong Way
      • Plasterboard Damp Patches
        Dot and Dab Problems
      • Painting Old Walls
        Traditional vs Modern Paints
  • PROJECTS
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      • Cottage Renovation
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        Cottage in Conservation Area
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        Waterproofing & Thermal Insulation
      • Farmhouse with Cob Walls
        Plastering Cob Walls
      • High Water Table
        Old Farm House
      • External Lime Rendering
        Old Farm House
      • Kiln Waterproofing
        Hop Kilns
      • Basement Waterproofing
        High Street Bank
      • Cellar Waterproofing
        Listed Manor House
      • Thermal Insulation Upgrade
        Listed Farm Building
      • Farm House Restoration
        Romford Farm
      • Crypt Waterproofing Project
        Roman Lime Waterproofing System
      • Victorian House Plastering
        After Premature Plaster Failure
      • Full Refurb & Insulation
        Cob House Project
      • Earlsgate House
        Solving Rising Damp
      • Large Country House
        Solving Rising Damp
      • Legerwood Church
        Solving Rising Damp
      • Thatched Cottage
        Listed Cottage 1528
      • Paxton Cottage
        Listed Tudor Cottage
      • Violet Cottage
        An 1863 Listed Cottage
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