Best of Lime Ltd, established in 2014 and based in Haverhill, Suffolk, is a UK company specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative lime-based plasters and renders. Their mission is to produce materials that not only compete with established names in terms of cost, usability, and workability but also lead in low carbon emissions, low embodied energy, and sustainability. By combining a deep understanding of historic plasters and mortars with a commitment to environmental responsibility, Best of Lime aims to provide products that meet the rigorous requirements of conservation projects while being user-friendly and unique in the market.
The company's product range includes Limecote™, Warmcote™, Rendercote™, and Patchcote™, each designed to cater to specific applications in both historic and contemporary buildings. These lime plasters are breathable, flexible, and adhere to various substrates, including bricks, wooden lath, straw bale, and stone. Manufactured on-site in rural East Anglia, these materials are sustainable and environmentally friendly, making them suitable for eco-builds, listed properties, and new constructions.
Best of Lime is actively involved in promoting the use of lime materials as sustainable alternatives to modern, rigid, high embodied energy cement and gypsum-based products. They engage with architects, conservation officers, Historic England, the National Trust, homeowners, and surveyors to provide on-site training and support. Their ambition is to produce 'game-changing' materials that are not only cost-effective and user-friendly but also a generation ahead in terms of low carbon and sustainability.
The company is a member of several industry organizations, including the Good Homes Alliance and the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, reflecting their commitment to sustainable building practices. They also offer Continuing Professional Development (CPD) materials through the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), contributing to the education and advancement of professionals in the field.
