[fjn]

 

[brickhook]

...that's awesome!

 

[fjn]

...that's awesome!

Thought the CT masons would like it !

 

[CJKarl]

True dat!

 

[fjn]

True dat!

Isn't it Though !

 

[blacktop]

GREAT SHOW! [.] They could not have picked a better actor for the part. 2 More episodes and I'll be caught up.

 

[stuart45]

Stone buildings do last for centuries until someone repoints them with a strong cement mortar. I might have to do this one which has been done with a raised ribbon style in OPC mortar.
The stone is starting to fall apart in places.

 

[JD3lta]

Stone buildings do last for centuries until someone repoints them with a strong cement mortar. I might have to do this one which has been done with a raised ribbon style in OPC mortar.

I'm asking, is this because it's being pointed and the original/conventional mortar that was used would be negatively impacted? If I remember right, some of you have had samples to check and attempt to replicate the composition.

 

[stonecutter]

Stone buildings do last for centuries until someone repoints them with a strong cement mortar.......
The stone is starting to fall apart in places.

Probably one of the most common and widely made mistakes to historical masonry work. OPC has no business near that kind of work.

 

[stuart45]

I'm asking, is this because it's being pointed and the original/conventional mortar that was used would be negatively impacted? If I remember right, some of you have had samples to check and attempt to replicate the composition.

This is a Listed building, and it's a criminal offense for the owner to alter the building without permission, although the new owner inherits the offense when they buy it.
The original lime mortar will be analysed and the new will be as close as possible to it.