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Q A section of lime plaster has fallen off the wall and the area around it sounds hollow when tapped. Should all of the plaster be stripped off, or can it be repaired instead?

Often lime can sound hollow but a well-haired lime plaster can be very stable. Every situation is different, so it is always advisable to get a suitably experienced lime plasterer to take a

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