Traditional lime plaster like what was original to the houses of this area can be repaired with modern materials, however if the traditional lime plaster and 3-layer techniques are used to match the old, it can have less issues and last longer.

 
The topcoat can turn out a beautiful limestone-like finish and when left unpainted (or pigmented with natural pigments) can allow moisture to escape from the wall.

The topcoat can turn out a beautiful limestone-like finish and when left unpainted (or pigmented with natural pigments) can allow moisture to escape from the wall.

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Front step repair - matching historic brick

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