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Get self-help instructions on making your own mortar.

Simple instructions on making an easy - all-round performance enhanced mortar for small repairs.

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Fix your Brickwork and your eating habits.

If your building, home or office is suffering with damp, these 10 tips could help you save money and prevent stress and health issues. Damp is one of the biggest issues affecting over 15% of building stock in the UK. Some simple fixes or atleast identifiying the root of the issue could save you time, money, prevent stress and keep your health in better condition.

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When you contact Tameside Pointing, we want you to be sure you're going to receive the best quality service.

Read how we take you through the process step-by-step.

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Learn about the Difference between a Cavity Wall and a Solid Wall.

Brick Walls are generally built with 2-skins. Where two brick walls are built side-by-side, constructed in parallel and 'tied-in together' using bricks or steels ties.

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Northern Fly-Ash Mortar also known as Black Ash Mortar.

Straight Lime Mortar with added Chimney Soot collected from local factories. This practice was common-place throughout the North-West of England during and after the Industrial Revolution.

One of Romes many technological gifts to the world was ofcourse - concrete.

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