We really enjoyed working with the Lime Green team – they were easy to work with , responsive and very supportive of the project .
“ Finding the right colour mortar to match the pale Danish bricks was key . These bricks were handmade , so we needed the mortar that integrated with the historic Edwardian building to create a seamless whole .
“ When planning the project , we recognised the importance of lime products , because of the material ’ s sturdiness and robustness . This means it doesn ’ t wear with structural movements and changes in the seasons .
“ That ’ s why Lime Green was the perfect fit for the project . With an extensive colour range , the team was able to colour-match the mortar with the materials of the new building perfectly . The consistency between the samples Lime Green gave us and the final product delivered was incredible , which was important given the scrutiny by Westminster City Council over the project and the appearance of the new building .
“ The flexibility of the products also helped us to minimise the amount of movement joints , as it accommodated movement in a much more forgiving way than other products , such as modern cement mortars .
“ We really enjoyed working with the Lime Green team – they were easy to work with , responsive and very supportive of the project . As we couldn ’ t store a huge amount of supplies on site , Lime Green was very accommodating in delivering exactly what we needed , at the right time .
“ The best part was that we were able to develop a solution with Lime Green that supported the original building ’ s beautiful aesthetic and historic character , with a new building that pays similar attention to detail .”
A sustainable , natural and beautiful finish
“ People love the building , and neighbours even call it ‘ the golden citadel ’. It ’ s widely recognised in the local community for its high-quality , beautiful finish ,” continues Jennifer .
“ One of the Fire Station ’ s previous residents – who had moved out during construction – has moved back after the restoration works and loves the development . That was the icing on the cake for us , it really felt as though our vision had materialised – enhancing people ’ s experience of new buildings made with sustainable and natural materials that stand the test of time .
“ The Westminster Fire Station development truly looks beautiful , and the quality of the natural and sustainable products used has a huge role to play in that . Lime Green ’ s product quality and customer service is outstanding . We ’ re already working with Lime Green on another project , and we can ’ t wait to see the finished result ,” concludes Jennifer .
“ It was a pleasure to see our Hydraulic Lime Mortar used on this new development project . We ’ ve loved working with Openstudio Architects on Westminster Fire Station , and we ’ re glad to be working with them on their next project ,” comments Simon Ayres , co-founder and managing director , Lime Green Products .
For more information about the Westminster Fire Station project and the products used , visit Lime Green or call 01952 728 611 .
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