Projects
Examples of works carried out by LimeWork Conservation
Removal of rigid cement pointing and replacement with a more flexible lime putty mortar mix. The lime mortar allows the expansion and contraction brought on by seasonal changes in temperature to take place within the pointing, and stops it being transferred to the stone or brickwork where it can cause severe structural damage if left unchecked.
Severe damage caused by previous cement mortar repairs to window heads of these Victorian mansion blocks in Chelsea, London. The cement was carefully removed, the soft red bricks were fully replaced or repaired with stainless steel dowels and mortar coloured to match the brick. Once cured the coloured mortar or 'stopping' was then Tuck pointed using a lime putty:silver sand mortar mix. A lenghty and slow process that requires patience and skill.
This wall had collapsed due to an over-zealous bit of maneovering by an HGV vehicle. It was rebuilt using the local red sandstone, Taunton Red sand and lime mortar and capped off with the 'cock 'n' hen' coping stones.
Removal and replacement of the triple Roman tiled roof, new timber A-frame, windows and stable door. The whole building was re-pointed with a Taunton Red sand and lime mortar and lath and lime plaster ceiling panels were re-installed to this stable block.
This Grade II listed chapel had extensive damage to the Blue Lias stone caused by cement pointing and the failure of the guttering to deflect rainwater away from the building. The quoin or corner stones had become unstable in places, causing a real risk of collapse and the stones were laminating severely giving the whole place a tired, dirty appearence. The cement was removed, the stones were cleaned, then a lime mortar was used to re-point the whole elevation. With the addition of new guttering the building has been transformed and given a much needed face-lift.
The render on this Grade II listed Elizabethan granary had failed due to a mixture of adverse weather conditions, an unstable substrate and the unique construction of the building. The old render was removed, the building was covered with a stainless steel lath and then lime rendered.
