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 === Paintwork on traditional mortar (Lime harling) ===
 Paint should be replaced by limewash. Limewash and lime-harling are specialised products and although less simple to use than modern masonry paint, give a most attractive appearance. You should get specialised advice before using these materials.
+=== Re-painting For Modern Construction ===
+For Heritage Building built in 20th Century a different approach is needed.
+There are three main types of masonry paint available today.
+a) Water-borne ones use modern acrylic emulsions and are easy to apply by brush, roller or spray.
+b) Solvent-borne ones use a synthetic rubber resin and last well, but release a lot of Volatile Organic Solvents (VOCs) when they dry to the manufacturer’s instructions. e.g. Pliolite ® resin paints VOCs – Volatile Organic Solvents, which contribute to atmospheric pollution. e.g. the Scottish Lime Centre, 01383 872 722 , www.scotlime.org
+c) A group are called ‘silicate’ paints and although not traditionally used in this country, have been used in Europe for over a century with good results.
 === Paintwork on modern cement ===
 Where possible, modern cement render should be removed and replaced with traditional lime harling. Having done that, use the advice below regarding paintwork on traditional mortar.

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