Wessex Restoration https://wessexrestoration.co.uk/ Expert care for Britain's historic homes en Sat, 07 Nov 2026 22:56:28 GMT Reading the Walls: Cob, Flint and Thatch in Wessex and How to Care for Them https://wessexrestoration.co.uk/cob-flint-thatch-wessex-traditional-building-materials/ https://wessexrestoration.co.uk/cob-flint-thatch-wessex-traditional-building-materials/ A field guide to the three defining traditional materials of the Wessex region: earth-and-straw cob, knapped and rubble flint, and thatch. The article explains how owners can recognise each material, understand its particular vulnerabilities and commission repairs that match the original construction. Wessex Restoration Heritage Materials Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:38:43 GMT Twelve Tasks Before the Frost: A Heritage-Safe Winter Plan for Old Houses https://wessexrestoration.co.uk/twelve-tasks-before-frost-heritage-winter-plan-2026/ https://wessexrestoration.co.uk/twelve-tasks-before-frost-heritage-winter-plan-2026/ A practical, priority-led programme for November 2026, setting out the twelve maintenance tasks that matter most before hard frost arrives. The emphasis is on breathable repair, sound drainage and careful ventilation rather than quick modern fixes that can trap moisture in historic fabric. Wessex Restoration Seasonal Maintenance Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:38:43 GMT