A lime mortar repair or plastic repair can be used to repair damaged masonry rather than replacing the entire piece. A blend of sands and stone dusts are mixed with either lime putty or natural hydraulic lime. A variety of mortar samples are made to determine an ideal match. Mortar repairs are generally carried out on a small scale and are suitable for sheltered locations. Larger repairs can be successfully carried out using stainless steel armatures.
Mortar repairs are an ideal repair technique where a stone indent would not be possible or involve excessive intervention. Also, the original stone may no longer be available. Large and more exposed repairs should be carried out with stone indents providing a cost-effective, long-term solution.
Lime Mortar Repair Projects
Private House, Honiton, Devon
Repair and repointing of stone fireplace previously covered in non breathable paint & installation of slate window seat.
Read Project ...Private House, Honiton, Devon
Areas of damp internally led to concern externally of defective pointing to the walls and the chimney.
Read Project ...The Roundhouse, Isle of Wight
Lime mortar repairs to stone window.
Private House, Isle of Wight
Recent Projects
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All Saints Church, East Budleigh, East Devon
Lath repairs and lime plastering to ceiling in All Saints Church, East Budleigh.
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Cob House, Exeter, Devon
The owner of a Devon cob property based in Exeter wanted repairs carried out to the boundary cob wall.
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St Mary Magdalene Church, South Molton, Devon
Lime plastering to ceiling and walls of church.
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Private House, Sidmouth, Devon
Rebuilding of damaged stone pier after hit by a vehicle.
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Aylesbeare Church, Devon
Re-rendering the tower, stone repairs to the vice turret and the carving of a new gargoyle at Aylesbeare Church, Devon
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