Pointing and Repointing Services London

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Pointing services London

It is done to maintain the structural integrity of the building. This technique is done to repair the mortar joints between the bricks and masonry elements. Aging and server weather conditions cause the cracks and disintegration of the joints. Pointing services includes a wide range of services such as pointing, repointing, brick work and stone work.

Pointing Repair London

In pointing repair, the damaged and destroyed mortar is repaired in the pointing services. The aging of the walls and severe weather conditions cause destruction of the framework of the building structure. In such conditions the pointing repair is done by removing the old mortar and replaced it with a new one. This repair will make your wall and roof water resistant. In this way, it avoids the formation of stains due to the formation of damp and leakage.

Repointing services London

The repointing services are also termed as pointing services. In the repointing services, there is a renewal of the external parts of the mortar joints in masonry. The repointing is done to finish the surface that is destroyed by the extreme weathering and aging. The excess weathering causes cracks and voids in the ceilings and walls.

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In the repointing services there are a series of steps that are followed.

When removing old mortar, special care is taken while removing the thin and short vertical joints. The joint which is cut should be cleaned properly from dust and other grime. The joint should be cut in such a way that it should not have U or V shape. Next step is making of mortar. In the mortar making the ratio of the ingredient should be taken cautiously. The proper ratio will lead to achieving the right consistency of the mortar.

There are different types of mortar used in this process. When the joints are damp, apply the layer of mortar up to 1/4th. The mortar should not leave any smear or droppings while its applications.

The mortar should be placed in such a way that it doesn’t shrink. In mortar, avoid the formation of aggregates. The mortar used in the repairing should be smooth with well-grated aggregates. The largest granules in your mortar should be less than 30%. Then keep your mortar hydrated for 3-6 days after its application. It will make it smooth and strong.

So repointing is necessary for the structural integrity and look of the building and house.

Lime pointing London

This pointing is done mostly as it helps with the breathing of the walls. This is beneficial as it releases the trap moisture and damp. The lime pointing involves different types of mortar. The mortar used in lime pointing is made of lime, water and well-graded sharp sand. This mortar is used from a very long time ago, an oldest building material.

Tuck pointing London

In the process of tuc pointing, two different shades of mortar are used to fill in the mortar joints of brick work. It is also a type of repointing, but it is a cost-effective and quick way of repair. In this method we don’t have to remove the old mortar like in the repointing services. In the process of tuc pointing, water-resistant, hydrated cement is used.

Brick Repair London

Brick repair is done in order to remove the old damage bricks and maintain the structural strength of the walls. The need for brick repair is obvious. With the passage of time, bricks are getting old, and they need to be repaired. In other way, the area where weather conditions are severe also needs renovations of the house and walls.

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In the process of brick repair, it is better to remove the old damaged brick and replace it with a new one. For this purpose, with the help of a tool, remove the old brick and mortar. Make new mortar and place it in the empty space and fit a new brick on it before it is dry. Give water a lot for a few days to make the treated area hydrated. In this way, bricks will be fixed better and will give the best support.

Brick Restoration London

It is a type of masonry restoration in which we restore the appearance and structural strength of bricks. In this process we repair the damage to bricks and mortar. The color of brick is maintained while restoration and lose bricks are replaced with the other one.

In the brick restoration the finishing is done between the bricks to restore its originality and strength. The other way of restoration is the use of different methods such as wash, vacuum and scrub in bringing back the color of bricks that have got to fade with time and weather.

The brick can make water resistant by the application of sealants and water repellents.

Stone Restoration London

It involves restoring the marble, granite and other stones that are used in the construction process. In restoration the color of the stone can also change to match with a pre-existing stone according to the owners desires. Some clients also want polishing of the stone, which is a restoration process. With the help of mechanical abrasion, which is also called diamond grinding, the scratches from the stones are removed. The series of diamond grits are used in a proper order. The reason is in natural stone there is no need for topical treatment of coating and wax. The stone restoration is done by our professionals without any mistake. We do great care during our work as this work is very sensitive and expensive. The process of flamed finished is used in the treatment of tile and slabs. The restoration of each stone requires different types of finished treatment.