Lime Mortar Repointing: How and When to Address the Mortar in Older Brick and Stone Walls and Foundations
Written by mike on December 10th, 2009Older houses come with plenty of charm, but they also have special requirements: Using the newer types of mortar on your walls and foundations can lead to problems; take care to keep your brickwork protected and to use the proper limestone mortar.
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lime pointing takes time and skill,and when done right it can transform the look of any stone or brickwork.