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Have a look at the short videos on roundtowerlime.com . You may still not do the job yourself, but you will be better equipped to talk to a competent tradesperson.

There is a comprehensive list of courses on the buildinglimesforum.org.uk under "events" then see "courses on lime.

If the wall is very dry, it should be dampened thoroughly but not have water running down the wall. This is to prevent the mortar drying out too quickly. If the weather is sunny or windy, the mortar should be protected & prevented from drying out too quickly. Ideally use a garden sprayer to...

As it was lime plaster to begin with in a house of this age, then it really should be lime plaster again. Is it a listed building? Always remember that a cheap job is never cheap, as it usually has to be done again. There may also be an issue with breathability in this house because of its age...

Which is the best hair or fibre to use in lime plaster? Is there an ideal length, or is it different for the various coats? Is Polypropylene fibre any good for stopping cracking? I am just concerned that natural hair may degrade if the wall becomes damp again.

Probably the best book I have read on lime is "Lime Works" by Pat McAfee. Available from The Building Limes Forum, I think.

The Portland cement invented in the early 1800's bears very little resemblance to the OPC (Ordinary Portland Cement) available today. The only similarity is the name, Chemically they are miles apart.