Our latest project in Porthleven. As it is a coastal property, it is exposed to extreme weather conditions and was in desperate need of repointing in lime mortar. Some more photos as the job progresses..
Category Archives: Lime Pointing
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Feb
Feb
This one was a bit of a mess!!! After a road traffic accident this grade 2 listed white style was almost completely wrecked.. We started by taking the rest down and rebuilding with the original stonework. After the rebuild we repointed with lime mortar…. as good as new (or old!) …
23
Aug
Aug
This is a new project of ours in Crelly. After removing the cement pointing and paint, we started the lime bag rub. After applying the lime mortar we finish it to give that rustic affect. More pictures of the finished article!
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May
May
One of our recent Lime pointing jobs in Truro.
27
Mar
Mar
Here are some pictures of our lovely Lime pointing on a recent project in Brea. Another happy customer….
16
Aug
Aug
Blisland is a small Cornish village with a population of less than 700. It lies 5 miles north-east of Bodmin. This is a typical postcard village similar to many throughout Cornwall and Devon with many building dating back hundreds of years. The heart of Blisland is the pub – The Blisland Inn. A popular drinking […]
17
Jun
Jun
This is a holiday cottage in the town of Helston, Cornwall. Although this is one of our smaller jobs, we nevertheless take pride in producing a first class finish. Please take a look at the images below for the finished results. Helston is perhaps most famous for the ‘Furry’ or Floral Dance held on the […]
23
Sep
Sep
The Lime pointing work continues on Hayle Bridge for me and the guys.. Here I am hard at work..Well for 30 seconds..Normally I do the full 8 hours
08
Sep
Sep
We were approached by Hayle Town Council to repair, restore and repoint with lime the oldest standard gauge bridge in Cornwall. Under guidance and the careful eye of English Heritage, we have been tasked with this restoration. From our point of view it is a privilege to be given this task which has significant importance […]
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Aug
Aug
This property belongs to a client of ours in Helston Cornwall. They have had serious damp problems due to the walls and pointing consisting of cement. Which means that the moisture cannot escape. So the owner has retained us as Local Builders in Cornwall to remove the cement pointing and replace it with lime, because […]