Since the Second World War, it’s become a tradition to build homes quickly and cheaply. Quality and natural materials were rejected and materials designed for more profitable short-term returns were used. Cheaper UPVC is still favoured over wooden windows, despite its shorter life span and the pollution caused by its production and disposal.

Cement is now favoured over lime because it sets quicker, although it traps water and exaggerates the decay of stone and brick. Gypsum plasters and plasterboards are also used in the renovation of old houses with solid walls because they are a cheaper alternative to traditional lime or clay plasters but often fail if damp penetrates old walls.

Everyday people are using cheap paints, MDF and carpet adhesives in their homes, all of which emit gas and dangerous chemicals, which affect our health.

In response to these alarming facts, we have created a range of building materials and decorating products that cause less damage to the environment and create a healthier environment for us to live in.

The choice and range of traditional historic building products and new rediscovered natural building and decorative products have grown in recent years, with many becoming readily available again in this country. Traditional building and decorative products have grown in popularity since the re-emergence of environmentally conscious building techniques, which create straw bale houses and high tech low energy Eco homes.

Such products are now readily available to builders, developers and DIY enthusiasts. Womersleys offers a range of materials and products that will allow you to make the right choices for your home and your environment.

These are available at competitive prices because we believe they should be accessible to all. Sufferers of MS, Asthma and allergy related illnesses receive a 20% discount on our AGLAIA natural paint range.