Lime Mortar Repointing · Barnes
Lime Mortar Repointing in Barnes
Barnes period cottages and Victorian terraces sit in a strong conservation area. Lime mortar repointing preserves the softness and colour of the original brickwork - anything else jars visually and damages the fabric.
Local property types
Lime Mortar Repointing for Barnes homes
Lime repointing across Barnes Village, the streets around the pond and Common, and larger detached riverside properties. Many carry conservation protection or listed status.
Barnes residents notice bad pointing straight away - the wrong colour, the wrong profile, the wrong material. Our lime work blends in from day one and lasts for decades.
Common signs
When lime mortar repointing is needed
- Cement repointing trapping damp
- Spalling brick faces from hard mortar
- Weathered original lime joints needing renewal
- Listed building consent conditions requiring lime
The benefits
What you'll gain
- Breathable wall, drier interior
- Period-correct appearance
- Protects original brick fabric
- Compliant with conservation requirements
Our process
How we approach lime mortar repointing in Barnes
Mortar analysis
We assess existing lime to inform the new mix - NHL grade, hot lime or putty as appropriate.
Hand rake-out
Existing mortar carefully removed by hand only - never with angle grinders.
Lime mix & point
Mixed on site, applied in layers, finished to a struck, weathered or flush profile to match.
Slow cure protection
Hessian, dampening and weather protection during the lime carbonation period.
FAQ
Lime Mortar Repointing in Barnes - your questions
It will look exactly right - because it's what the cottage was originally built with. Sample panels let you approve the colour and profile before we complete the job.
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