Workshop Renovation Episode 3 focuses on the process of raking out old lime mortar and repointing with fresh lime mortar. #Renovation #DIY #HomeImprovement ...

i need to repoint in a couple of places around the chimney of my 1908 row house. does anyone know where to get pre-mixed high-lime content mortar? Or, if mixing it myself, the best way to go about it?

In this episode of the Workshop Renovation series, I address the wobbly chimney stack that was partially consumed by ivy. The ...

Wind, rain and frost all damage the mortar between bricks. This makes the wall less weatherproof – so repointing (which simply means replacing) the mortar is important to stop the wall wearing away.

Last week, I fielded no fewer than five phone calls from homeowner with the same grim news. They found it nearly impossible to get quotes from contractors to do fairly simple repairs. Each caller’s ...

Lime-based mortars have underpinned building practice for millennia, valued for their compatibility with masonry heritage, permeability and modest mechanical strength. Formulated from air lime or ...