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​FROM RUIN TO REMARKABLE

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Renovating Old Buildings Properly

If you’re renovating an old building, the decisions you make early on matter more than you think. Use the wrong materials, or follow standard modern advice, and you can create a lot of issues for yourself and your building down the line: Damp and serious damage to the original features are just two of them.

Old buildings are different. They need a different approach.

I love old buildings and our heritage. That's why I’ve created a free email course to walk you through how to renovate properly, from materials like lime and clay, to insulation, flooring, and old timber decisions.

Start here: The 7 red flags
Most problems start before the work even begins. I’ve put together a short PDF guide to the 7 red flags I always check for in old buildings. Miss them, and you risk creating issues that are hard to undo.

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Who this is for
  • You’re restoring an old building
  • You want to avoid costly mistakes
  • You want to do it properly
Not for general DIY or modern renovations.

What you’ll learn
  • How old buildings actually work
  • When to use lime, clay, and natural materials
  • What to look for in timber and structure
  • Insulation and flooring that won’t cause problems down the line
  • The mistakes that lead to damp

If you’re serious about renovating an old building properly, this course is for you.

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Disclaimer: All the content in The Mud Home website is provided for informational purposes only. The author undertakes no responsibility for any person or entity who chooses to use the information on this website. It is not intended to be a standard and should not substitute for the exercise of good engineering judgment by engineers. It is the user’s obligation to make sure that he/she uses the appropriate practices and consults the appropriate experts when building. It is the user's obligation to make sure they are following health and safety guidelines. The author is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or damages to persons or property incurred while using the information presented in this website.

Some blog articles refer to the use of lime. Please note, lime is caustic and can cause burns. Read The Mud Home guide to using lime safely here.

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  • Home
  • Start here
  • Natural Building
    • Earthbag >
      • Rubble Trench Foundations
      • Earthbag in Extreme Weather
      • Earthquakes and earthbag
      • Superadobe or Hyperadobe?
    • Earth Plaster
    • Using Lime
    • Cob
    • Straw Bale
    • Wattle and Daub
    • Inspiration
    • Off-Grid Living >
      • Off-Grid Prep Course
    • Mud Building Blog
  • Books and Manuals
    • Building Guides and Manuals
    • The Mud Series
    • Mud Ball >
      • Mud Ball Ebook
    • Dirt Witch >
      • Dirt Witch Ebook
    • The Mud Series Box Set
    • How to Make an Earthen Floor
    • The Off-Grid Roadmap
    • The Mud Home PDF Package
    • How to Build a Natural Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Consultation
    • Mud Home Facebook Group
  • COURSES
    • Cob Building Workshop
    • ATULYA's In Person Workshops 2026
    • Perfect Earth Plaster Online Course
    • Lime for Beginners Online Course
    • The Off-Grid Roadmap
    • Mud Building PDF Package
  • Resources
  • My Projects
    • The Earthbag Home in Turkey
    • The Barn in Spain
    • Mud Mountain Blog
  • Mud Community