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War Memorial Lime Repointing…

War Memorial Lime Repointing

After the successful restoration of the bridge we were asked back by Hayle town council to undertake cleaning and lime repointing of the War Memorial. We would remove the old cement pointing and clean the stone ready for finish pointing just in time for Remembrance Day..

Another fine example of our traditional lime pointing!! #oakridge #cornwall #limepointing

traditional lime pointing

Granite rebuild and Lime Pointing Cornwall

Completed Granite rebuild and Lime Pointing Project Cornwall

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!) …