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In spite of the fact that exposed timber frames (even blackened timbers) are now fashionable it is my belief that most timber framed building were at least lime washed and many rendered. Render weather-proofs the timbers and insulates a building. I have pictures of both St William’s College and Sir Thomas Herbert’s house with render. The timber studs of St William’s COllege were exposed when Frank Green restored it. The picture of the Sir Thomas Herbert’s house with render shows only very regular windows and I suspect that it may have been rendered during the 18c in order to make the facade more symmetrical. For many years the Guildhall in Lavenham was extensively covered in lime wash but I know that visitors didn’t like it. My own preference is for the natural oak structure to show, i.e. no black stain or paint, but I am still wondering if an exposed frame is inauthentic. Looking forward to comments.
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Jane,
Stand on the opposite side of Goodramgate to the “Snickleways Inn” and compare the rendered front of the building compared to those on either side.
The “exposed timbers” of the pub can be seen, however you need to go down the little lane to the right of the pub and look up at the rear wall.
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