Welcome to Cotswold Lime Pointing.
We specialise in building renovation and restoration as well as the sympathetic conservation of old and listed buildings using local craftsmen and traditional materials.
We use Lime extensively in the conservation of old, listed and historic buildings. Lime offers an attractive, environmentally sustainable and friendly alternative to cement based mortars.
Give your property a facelift and preserve its structure !!
Lime Pointing
Lime pointing is a traditional masonry technique that is widely used in the Cotswolds due to the abundance of historic buildings and ancient stone walls. Lime pointing involves the use of lime mortar instead of the more modern cement-based alternatives, which allows for better breathability and flexibility that is essential for the preservation of historical buildings. Lime mortar is also more environmentally friendly as it produces less CO2 emissions during manufacturing.
The Cotswold Lime Pointing team, skilled craftsmen who have extensive experience in using lime mortar for masonry work. We can also offer advice on the best types of lime mortar for different applications, as well as the tools and techniques required for a successful restoration.
Overall, lime pointing is an important aspect of preserving the unique character of the Cotswolds, and skilled craftsmen play a crucial role in providing high-quality lime pointing services to keep this tradition alive.
Stone Repair
Stones should only be replaced where they have lost their structural integrity due to deep erosion, or serious fracture or spalling, or where weatherings are no longer performing the function of throwing water off surfaces below.
If erosion or spalling is only superficial, it should be accepted and loose water-holding material lightly and carefully brushed off. The redressing of surfaces is not appropriate in most cases. Where moulded or carved stone needs to be replaced, the details of the original should be matched as exactly as possible.
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Stone Cleaning and Preservation
We sensitively clean external weathered stone, removing staining such as carbon, traffic film, leeched salts, organic matter, environmental pollution and paint from your building façade. Using a range of non-abrasive and environmentally-friendly cleaning techniques, we can effectively clean grime and oxidisation from porous stone such as sandstone or limestone, while preserving the integrity of the substrate. For more stable or harder stone a high presure wash can give extremely good cleaning results.
We would be pleased to give you a free consultation and quotation on this or on any of our services listed.
