We undertake consultancy work in many areas of building conservation, on projects ranging from private cottages to historic palaces. We enjoy an international reputation for the analysis of historic mortars and can determine the constituents of any mortar, plaster or render. We hold a national aggregates library and an archive of more than 5000 historic mortars.
Our technical consultancy services include:
Building Material Analysis
We offer a unique mortar analysis service with a particular expertise in the analysis of historic and traditional materials. Wet chemical tests can be augmented by various instrumental techniques. We can also undertake investigations of other building materials depending on the requirements of the project. Our analysis provides identification of constituents and proportions of historic mortars, plasters and renders and may contribute to understanding factors contributing to mortar failure for more informed conservation and repair.
Mortar Matching
We are able to design and produce suggested replacement mortars based on the results of analysis or from a provided sample. Often this may be on a ‘like-for-like’ basis but may be in response to failure of existing material. We can provide variations to form an exemplar panel for architects. The materials are sourced from our stocked and manufactured traditional materials: lime, sand, aggregates, additives and pozzolans.
Paint and Colour Matching
We are skilled colourmen and colour match by eye. We are able to match most historic colours and can produce bespoke paint colours and samples in any paint type. All our paints are handmade to order using only artists’ quality natural earth and mineral powder pigments.
We can advise on the correct use of limes and traditional decorative finishes, along with all aspects of building and heritage conservation.
We are available to attend site for first hand discussion, pathology diagnosis and identification of sample collection locations.
We have been involved in several research projects. For instance, we have recently completed an in-depth study of archaeological samples from Nonsuch Palace (Henry VIII’s most fantastical creation) and have used plaster analysis to determine the chronology of the internal re-ordering at Montacute House in Somerset for the National Trust. This year we have tested samples from Stokesay Castle in Shropshire, and the Suzzallo Library and Old Capitol Building, both in Seattle, Washington.
Amongst our consultants, Peter Ellis has been involved with the conservation and repair of traditional and historic buildings for the majority of his career and Tom Balch has a background in Historical research and holds degrees from the University of Bristol and Exeter.
To discuss a specific building or heritage conservation project please call us or complete the contact form below.
Published by Museums & Heritage Issue 2. 2009.
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Published in the proceedings of the International RILEM Historic Mortars conference
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by Peter Ellis.
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Tom oversees the running of Rose of Jericho. Having studied history at the University of Bristol he was a recipient of the VCH Young Historian of the Year. With colour, commercial and design experience gained in the print and media industries he has spent the past decade undertaking a variety of conservation projects, including a project to handmake soft mud bricks using a traditional wood fired brick clamp.
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Starting as a paint maker with St Blaise and progressing to general manager, Nigel has worked at Rose of Jericho for nearly two decades. Nigel is a colour specialist able to accurately replicate a paint colour or mortar sample by eye. Prior to joining Rose of Jericho he ran a landscape gardening company looking after the grounds of several of Dorset’s historic houses.
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Peter Ellis has been involved with the conservation and repair of traditional and historic buildings for the majority of his career. He has developed analytical procedures specifically relevant to historic materials and enjoys an international reputation for the analysis of mortars and plasters. He is a contributor to the recently revised English Heritage Practical Building Conservation series, and has been an advisor on many major projects in the UK and North America. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.
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With a varied background in engineering and healthcare, having previously assisted a vascular surgeon in private practice, Natalie manages all of Rose of Jericho’s administrative operations and since joining the company has developed her knowledge of building conservation and historic materials. Natalie is often the first point of contact for enquiries.
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Josh comes from a background in manufacturing and operations management with a lifelong interest in history and historic buildings. Josh manages the operational aspects of production. Outside of work is also involved in the management of his family farm with an established herd of rare breed cattle.
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Olivia offers admins support in the running of the office and is often the first contact for enquiries. She previously ran her own estate agency business and is a director of a conservation building company with her husband. She is multilingual and also works as a translator for the Romanian Embassy in London.
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