Preparation • RAKE OUT
Technical Building Specialists and Repointing Contractors based in Tameside, serving Manchester, Stockport and surrounding Counties.
Understanding the needs of period property structures through to modern concept developments.
Legacy building and repair techniques cherry picked alongside revised approaches, ensuring the quality and integrity of the works carried out is of the highest standard.
All joint openings 'raked' to a depth approximately double the width of the joint opening; upto a maximum of 15mm on cement bedded masonry and 18mm on lime bedded masonry.
Once raked - the masonry is washed down to remove dirt from the joints, ensuring a true bond with the joint filling compound at the repointing stage.
Restoration • REPOINT
Optional Masonry Cleaning and Structural Repairs are undertaken following the rake-out of mortar joints.
The type of pointing mortar is generally determined by the nature of the masonry;
- Quick Lime (CaO)
- Hydraulic Lime Mortar (NHL 2 | 3.5 | 5)
- Hybrid Lime Mortar (8:2:1 | 6:1:1 | 5:2:1)
- Cement based Mortar
- Linseed Fibre Mastic
These are some of the more commonly chosen options.
Following repointing it's generally wise to apply a waterproofing solution directly to the entire façade.
Choice on the specific type of waterproofer is determined by the nature of the masonry - primary options are silicone-solvents (brick) or polymer-modified (stone).
Traditional Lime Pointing
Traditional lime mortar with variable binders & conditioning additives …
Traditional lime mortar with variable binders & conditioning additives …
Modern Cement Pointing
Modern bucket handle trowel finished cement based repointing …
Modern bucket handle trowel finished cement based repointing …
Mastic Linseed Pointing
Traditional stretcherbonded/cavity-wall type mastic pointed brickwork …
Traditional stretcherbonded/cavity-wall type mastic pointed brickwork …
Tuck | Bucket | Strap
Various joint finishing styles, often dictated by the nature of the masonry …
Various joint finishing styles, often dictated by the nature of the masonry …
Cleaning & Restoration
Acid & Bio cleaning solutions for soft Orange Brick, hardy Red Brick, Stone …
Acid & Bio cleaning solutions for soft Orange Brick, hardy Red Brick, Stone …
Waterproof & Protect
Polymer & Solvent based Waterproofing & Protection solutions for various substrates …
Polymer & Solvent based Waterproofing & Protection solutions for various substrates …