Specialist Lime mortar restoration - Oxfordshire. • Interior and exterior Cotswold stone repointing • Houses/Cottages/ Converted barns • Fireplaces and hearths • Grade One and Two listed buildings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- For clients who require hand crafted attention to detail and superior quality. S vlad models. Please call for a full written quotation.

-------------------------------------------------------------- I have been w orking on exclusively built period p roperties for many years - please feel free to view some of the work I have done. Gallery: Converted barn in Thornborough before. Before After Rear: Greatworth, Northamptonshire: Before. L During: After: Apex during restoration: This iron stone eaves stone had deteriorated beyond repair and needed to be fully replaced. After replacement with cut stone. Grad 11 listed thatch, Pury End, Northamptonshire. During After As you can see from the photograph below, the apex needed substantial repair.

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Witney cottage Before During After Before After. Removing hardware such as satellite dishes, and TV aerials can make a big difference. Before After: Re-routing external wiring makes the stonework look much cleaner. The moment I began to work on these corner pieces they began to disintegrate. You can see the tell-tale cracks in the cement mortar which resulted from thermal expansion and ground movement. After Below: much of this cottage had been built with hand dressed Bath stone and it had deteriorated badly because it had been repointed with cement mortar.

In addition to this, many of the quoins had been savagely eroded by weathering. Now that the work is completed the property will be much warmer in winter. In addition to this it has had value added to it. Re-routing pipes and hiding the mains electricity cable in addition to re-siting gas and electricity meters makes for a much tidier finish. Before: All of these quoins were damaged and so needed either replacing or repairing After Before: a wall had been built into the side of the house and this is what it looked like when it was removed.

During: After Below: a close-up section of dressed stone repointed with NHL Cassington cottage b efore After To see a video of this project Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, Grade Two Listed thatched cottage refurbishment: This property was in need of new Hornton stone in addition to re-pointing with natural hydraulic lime mortar. A number of pieces of stone on above property were repaired using organic pigments added to a specialist filler Beckley (grade two listed) cottage repointing project before work started: Beckley, Oxfordshire, after: The existing mortar was raked out and replaced with natural hydraulic lime repointing. Kingham cottage, Oxfordshire, before. Ekzamenacionnie bileti dlya slesarej po ekspluatacii i remontu gazovogo oborudo. A garage/outbuilding had been removed from the front elevation of this property. Some careful refurbishment was needed and now stone replacement and repointing form part of the natural organic makeup of the house.

The following year To see a video of the above work, go to: Wolvercote cottage, Oxfordshire. This cottage was covered in waterproof cement render which I removed before applying permeable lime mortar.

Kingham cottage before. I work in line with the Conservation Department's strict criteria for contractors. When repointing large areas on listed buildings, I am often required to provide an example square metre which is examined before work on the property can go ahead. However, where like for like repairs are concerned there is no need for consent. Conservation Departments require that only lime mortars are used in listed properties. Although it is common practice for many contractors to add cement to their lime mortar mixes there is no evidence - to my knowledge - which suggests this is of any benefit. There is however, evidence that it may contribute to failure of the bond as it pollutes the mix.

Below are photos of work which I have completed and there is also much information concerning the user of lime mortar. If cement is used then both client and contractor can be liable for prosecution. Repointing project in Witney After. The front, rear and part of the side elevation were all repointed with lime mortar. Below: This converted barn in Buckland, Oxfordshire, had suffered as result of poor tradesmen's workmanship and I was commissioned to renovate many aspects of it.This included stone replacement, repair and repointing. Much new lime mortar and new stone were used Project in Fyfield.

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  • Specialist Lime mortar restoration - Oxfordshire. • Interior and exterior Cotswold stone repointing • Houses/Cottages/ Converted barns • Fireplaces and hearths • Grade One and Two listed buildings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- For clients who require hand crafted attention to detail and superior quality. S vlad models. Please call for a full written quotation.

    -------------------------------------------------------------- I have been w orking on exclusively built period p roperties for many years - please feel free to view some of the work I have done. Gallery: Converted barn in Thornborough before. Before After Rear: Greatworth, Northamptonshire: Before. L During: After: Apex during restoration: This iron stone eaves stone had deteriorated beyond repair and needed to be fully replaced. After replacement with cut stone. Grad 11 listed thatch, Pury End, Northamptonshire. During After As you can see from the photograph below, the apex needed substantial repair.

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    Witney cottage Before During After Before After. Removing hardware such as satellite dishes, and TV aerials can make a big difference. Before After: Re-routing external wiring makes the stonework look much cleaner. The moment I began to work on these corner pieces they began to disintegrate. You can see the tell-tale cracks in the cement mortar which resulted from thermal expansion and ground movement. After Below: much of this cottage had been built with hand dressed Bath stone and it had deteriorated badly because it had been repointed with cement mortar.

    In addition to this, many of the quoins had been savagely eroded by weathering. Now that the work is completed the property will be much warmer in winter. In addition to this it has had value added to it. Re-routing pipes and hiding the mains electricity cable in addition to re-siting gas and electricity meters makes for a much tidier finish. Before: All of these quoins were damaged and so needed either replacing or repairing After Before: a wall had been built into the side of the house and this is what it looked like when it was removed.

    During: After Below: a close-up section of dressed stone repointed with NHL Cassington cottage b efore After To see a video of this project Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, Grade Two Listed thatched cottage refurbishment: This property was in need of new Hornton stone in addition to re-pointing with natural hydraulic lime mortar. A number of pieces of stone on above property were repaired using organic pigments added to a specialist filler Beckley (grade two listed) cottage repointing project before work started: Beckley, Oxfordshire, after: The existing mortar was raked out and replaced with natural hydraulic lime repointing. Kingham cottage, Oxfordshire, before. Ekzamenacionnie bileti dlya slesarej po ekspluatacii i remontu gazovogo oborudo. A garage/outbuilding had been removed from the front elevation of this property. Some careful refurbishment was needed and now stone replacement and repointing form part of the natural organic makeup of the house.

    The following year To see a video of the above work, go to: Wolvercote cottage, Oxfordshire. This cottage was covered in waterproof cement render which I removed before applying permeable lime mortar.

    Kingham cottage before. I work in line with the Conservation Department\'s strict criteria for contractors. When repointing large areas on listed buildings, I am often required to provide an example square metre which is examined before work on the property can go ahead. However, where like for like repairs are concerned there is no need for consent. Conservation Departments require that only lime mortars are used in listed properties. Although it is common practice for many contractors to add cement to their lime mortar mixes there is no evidence - to my knowledge - which suggests this is of any benefit. There is however, evidence that it may contribute to failure of the bond as it pollutes the mix.

    Below are photos of work which I have completed and there is also much information concerning the user of lime mortar. If cement is used then both client and contractor can be liable for prosecution. Repointing project in Witney After. The front, rear and part of the side elevation were all repointed with lime mortar. Below: This converted barn in Buckland, Oxfordshire, had suffered as result of poor tradesmen\'s workmanship and I was commissioned to renovate many aspects of it.This included stone replacement, repair and repointing. Much new lime mortar and new stone were used Project in Fyfield.

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  • Specialist Lime mortar restoration - Oxfordshire. • Interior and exterior Cotswold stone repointing • Houses/Cottages/ Converted barns • Fireplaces and hearths • Grade One and Two listed buildings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- For clients who require hand crafted attention to detail and superior quality. S vlad models. Please call for a full written quotation.

    -------------------------------------------------------------- I have been w orking on exclusively built period p roperties for many years - please feel free to view some of the work I have done. Gallery: Converted barn in Thornborough before. Before After Rear: Greatworth, Northamptonshire: Before. L During: After: Apex during restoration: This iron stone eaves stone had deteriorated beyond repair and needed to be fully replaced. After replacement with cut stone. Grad 11 listed thatch, Pury End, Northamptonshire. During After As you can see from the photograph below, the apex needed substantial repair.

    Download Meta Medium Roman. By clicking download and downloading the Font, You agree to our Terms and Conditions of Usage. LYTEPOD podium steps fully certified to the latest BS6820 Safety Standard for podium steps. These are fully certified and compliant with \'WAHR\' (Work at height regulations). They offer a safe, stable and versatile alternative to working with ladders.

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    Witney cottage Before During After Before After. Removing hardware such as satellite dishes, and TV aerials can make a big difference. Before After: Re-routing external wiring makes the stonework look much cleaner. The moment I began to work on these corner pieces they began to disintegrate. You can see the tell-tale cracks in the cement mortar which resulted from thermal expansion and ground movement. After Below: much of this cottage had been built with hand dressed Bath stone and it had deteriorated badly because it had been repointed with cement mortar.

    In addition to this, many of the quoins had been savagely eroded by weathering. Now that the work is completed the property will be much warmer in winter. In addition to this it has had value added to it. Re-routing pipes and hiding the mains electricity cable in addition to re-siting gas and electricity meters makes for a much tidier finish. Before: All of these quoins were damaged and so needed either replacing or repairing After Before: a wall had been built into the side of the house and this is what it looked like when it was removed.

    During: After Below: a close-up section of dressed stone repointed with NHL Cassington cottage b efore After To see a video of this project Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, Grade Two Listed thatched cottage refurbishment: This property was in need of new Hornton stone in addition to re-pointing with natural hydraulic lime mortar. A number of pieces of stone on above property were repaired using organic pigments added to a specialist filler Beckley (grade two listed) cottage repointing project before work started: Beckley, Oxfordshire, after: The existing mortar was raked out and replaced with natural hydraulic lime repointing. Kingham cottage, Oxfordshire, before. Ekzamenacionnie bileti dlya slesarej po ekspluatacii i remontu gazovogo oborudo. A garage/outbuilding had been removed from the front elevation of this property. Some careful refurbishment was needed and now stone replacement and repointing form part of the natural organic makeup of the house.

    The following year To see a video of the above work, go to: Wolvercote cottage, Oxfordshire. This cottage was covered in waterproof cement render which I removed before applying permeable lime mortar.

    Kingham cottage before. I work in line with the Conservation Department\'s strict criteria for contractors. When repointing large areas on listed buildings, I am often required to provide an example square metre which is examined before work on the property can go ahead. However, where like for like repairs are concerned there is no need for consent. Conservation Departments require that only lime mortars are used in listed properties. Although it is common practice for many contractors to add cement to their lime mortar mixes there is no evidence - to my knowledge - which suggests this is of any benefit. There is however, evidence that it may contribute to failure of the bond as it pollutes the mix.

    Below are photos of work which I have completed and there is also much information concerning the user of lime mortar. If cement is used then both client and contractor can be liable for prosecution. Repointing project in Witney After. The front, rear and part of the side elevation were all repointed with lime mortar. Below: This converted barn in Buckland, Oxfordshire, had suffered as result of poor tradesmen\'s workmanship and I was commissioned to renovate many aspects of it.This included stone replacement, repair and repointing. Much new lime mortar and new stone were used Project in Fyfield.

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