Ty-Mawr has been running courses in traditional and sustainable building skills and techniques since 1996 on the site of their head office, on the shore of Llangors Lake in Mid Wales.
In 1993 Nigel and Joyce Gervis, founders and directors of Tŷ-Mawr Lime, purchased Tŷ-Mawr, a run-down farm in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
We don’t know exactly when the current house at ‘Tŷ-Mawr’ was built, it has changed ownership, changed names, changed size and changed function, but what we do know is that some very influential people have owned it and lived here.
Efflorescence is the deposition of mineral salts, usually seen on the surface of masonry and is the cause of unsightly stains or even, in extreme cases, powdery crystal deposits that will harden over time.
Earthborn have been busy creating a new collection of 12 colours that have been designed to inspire creativity and bring a fresh energy to any room. This collection mixes delightful new colours alongside the return of a few old favourites, which reveals a refreshing mix of daring and comfort.
The Benefits of TopLime and BaseLime Hemp Plasters: A Modern Alternative to Sand–Lime
Launch of ASBP’s “An Introduction to Natural Fibre Insulation” Guide
Ty-Mawr meets with the Welsh School of Architecture regarding ongoing project!