glaster® is fast gaining popularity over traditional sand-based lime plasters, as an effective alternative with environmental, technical and aesthetic advantages as both a mortar and a plaster.
Deri Morgan chose to build his house of recycled glass, see above, he said “I was determined to build a house with minimal environmental impact. Having chosen a timber-frame and Tyˆ-Mawr's wool insulation and wood wool board products for the infill, I then had to make a decision about the finish, internally and externally. Being in a National Park, I wasn't going to be the only one with an opinion. When I suggested glaster®, people were interested and rather shocked at the idea being in an area of outstanding natural beauty - traditional stonework or cement renders with a 'neutral' coloured paint are the norm. However, stone-facing new buildings using ‘hard’ cement means the stone will never be able to be reclaimed, this doesn't seem very sustainable to me.
Ty-Mawr submitted samples of a self-coloured glaster® render of yellow ochre, and I am pleased to say that it was all finally approved. The contractors had never used these materials before but have really got on with them very well. I am thrilled with the finish, which is creating a talking point, and hopefully it will inspire others to be different and choose not only from an aesthetic but also from an environmental point of view”.
Ty-Gwydr (glass house) is available to let http://www.breconcottages.com/cottage_details/TYGWR
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