Lime mortar pointing

Many property owners, particularly those responsible for older buildings or period properties, ask the question: how long does lime mortar pointing last. The answer depends on several factors, including the building’s exposure, maintenance, and the quality of the lime work. When applied correctly using traditional methods, lime…

Lime mortar has long been one of the most important traditional building materials used throughout Britain. Before the introduction of cement mortar and modern construction systems, lime was the foundation of brick walls, stonework and almost all historic buildings. Today, many restoration projects ask the same questions:…