Lime pointing
Lime based mortars have been used successfully for a thousand years. They have stood the test of time due to the fact that they are flexible, breathable and softer than the stone itself. The mortar should be there to act as a barrier to support the individual stones, not a glue to stick them together.
Cement mortars have been used more recently, as they seemed a relatively cheaper and easier option to lime. The truth is that they are only a short term fix. They are hard, brittle and non-breathable, trapping water in the stone, creating serious long term damage through cracking and shearing. This is all before you consider the beauty of lime pointing compared to its counterpart. For a lot more examples of our lime pointing please view our gallery |
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