Lime Mortar Pointing Wakefield

At Gillards Building Services we are fully equipped and experienced to provide lime mortar pointing in Wakefield and the surrounding areas. Our expert team have undertaken all of the correct training and have all relevant qualifications in Conservation Masonry which also covers lime mortar conservation in Wakefield. Whether you have a heritage build property or a traditional building, we can provide the best lime mortar testing to suit your needs, our team will be in touch with the Scottish Lime Centre Trust who will verify the materials that have been used and recommend the most suitable service going forward. For more information about lime mortar pointing in Wakefield, get in touch with Gillards Building Services today.

The look and appearance of the brick and stone masonry will involve the mortar joints as much as the stone and bricks themselves. The wrong type of repointing can affect the durability and the look of the masonry. It tends to be the most common cause of damage to the fabric and character of historic buildings and properties. Repointing of a building is needed when it comes to buildings exposed to the weather or if they are affected by specific problems like leaking pipes or gutters. Sound historic mortar should be left as it can be an essential part of the significance and character of a building.

Modern cement render isn’t compatible with the construction of older buildings and it can cause and lead to decay. Modern building’s structures use outer layers and cavities that will help to keep moisture out, older buildings will rely on permeability and breathability which allows water to be absorbed and then evaporated. Using a cement render instead of traditional lime mortar pointing can restrict this evaporation process. Hairline cracks may form, this is due to the mortar being a lot more rigid than the wall, they will then draw in water which will become trapped in the material. Timber and earth constructed buildings may also suffer from structural damage if the moisture builds up behind the cement.

Pointing is the process of filling outer parts of joints, joints that are between masonry units, it can be done as a part of other work, or it can be carried out by striking off the bedding mortar flush with the face of the masonry or separately if the outer part of the bedding mortar has been left or has been taken back from the surface. When it comes to brickwork and stonework the profile, texture and width will affect the visual character and in these cases locally available materials may need to be used as they will support the building visually. Over the years bricklayers have tried to ensure that their projects look as regular as possible, from the Elizabethan and Tudor periods, there was a trend towards narrow joints, this is because bricks of consistent sizes were more readily available. Joint width also tended to be associated with status, for example, the quality of the brickwork, the narrower the joints, culminating in gauged work when joints could be less than millimetre wide.

For lime mortar pointing in Wakefield, Gillards Building Services can help, we are home to a team who are qualified and equipped to provide lime mortar pointing. So if you need lime mortar repointing or conservation lime mortar in Wakefield or any surrounding areas, we have got you covered. At Gillards Building Services we are specialists in lime mortar and can help with all of your needs and requirements. We have been fully trained by the Scottish Lime Centre Trust and our team have a Level 3 SQA in Conservation Masonry which also includes lime mortar conservation. For more information on lime mortar pointing in Wakefield, simply get in touch with Gillards Building Services today, our team will be available to answer any queries or questions that you may have.