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Picturesque Angus
Angus is charming, picturesque and positively whimsical. The countryside has miles of drystone walls formed of a lovely soft pink...
Edwin Lugg
Jun 26, 20221 min read
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DSWA Craftsman certification - Initial level
Driving to the test centre on sunny spring morning (7am) through the idyllic Derbyshire Dales was an absolute delight! Test dates had...
Edwin Lugg
Mar 19, 20221 min read
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Structural Wall Repairs
The Cause Most old buildings and walls move to some degree during their life. Structural movement can occur, usually caused by decay,...
Edwin Lugg
Jan 6, 20221 min read
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Biodiversity of stone walls
Traditional techniques encourage species to thrive.
Edwin Lugg
Dec 29, 20211 min read
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Restoration and historic masonry repairs
Proper joint preparation is as important as the repointing work itself when repairing masonry. Joint preparation consists of carefully...
Edwin Lugg
Dec 19, 20211 min read
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Wherever I lay my hat
Masons historically tended to lead nomadic lives. They went where there was employment. Other tradesmen could effectively stay where they...
Edwin Lugg
Dec 4, 20211 min read
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