The Role of Bricklaying in Heritage Conservation

Whilst there is no way to stop the rain from falling in Britain, with careful planning and specialist details you can save listed buildings from erosion damage.

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The Problem With Pebbledashing!

One of the banes of heritage builders across the country, pebbledashing goes in and out of style but looks unsightly and if misused can cause structural damage.

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Information About Repointing

Repointing is a skilled job that is often overlooked due to the convenience of using cement-based mortars and the prevalence of using pointing guns to apply mortar. Unfortunately, this has led to many instances of poorly done repointing jobs with cement dripping down walls and chimney stacks.…

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Earthen Mortars For Construction

There are many historic materials and mortars used in building restoration, but one of the most unusual is using the earth itself to bind buildings together.

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