lime mortar services
What is Lime Mortar?
Lime mortar, also known as torching, is a masonry mortar composed of lime and an aggregate, such as sand, mixed with water. Unlike modern cement, lime mortar is more flexible and breathable, allowing moisture to escape from walls, which is essential for older and heritage properties. Lime mortar adapts to natural movements and helps prevent issues like cracking, dampness, and salt deposits, making it an ideal choice for properties requiring gentle care.
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Our team offers a full range of lime mortar services, including:
Lime Mortar Repointing: Repointing with lime mortar is crucial for maintaining the integrity of historic brickwork. Our careful repointing work restores the joints between bricks, protecting your building from weathering and ensuring its structure can breathe and release moisture naturally.
Lime Tuckpointing: For properties that require a more precise and decorative finish, our tuckpointing service delivers a smooth, refined look using lime mortar to match or enhance the original design of your property.
Traditional Torching Applications: We offer traditional lime torching, an application used for waterproofing and insulating the undersides of roof tiles in heritage properties. Torching can help protect roofs from moisture intrusion while preserving the historical appearance and function of your property.
Brick and Stone Restoration: Lime mortar is ideal for restoring historic properties, as it respects the original materials while providing added durability and stability. Our restoration services ensure that your property retains its authentic look and structural integrity.
Why choose Lime Mortar?
Lime mortar provides several benefits, particularly for heritage properties and older buildings:
Breathability: Lime mortar allows for natural airflow, reducing the risk of damp and trapped moisture.
Flexibility: It adapts to temperature fluctuations and structural movement, preventing cracking and other long-term damage.
Eco-Friendly: Lime mortar is a sustainable building material with low carbon impact, making it a better environmental choice.
Trust Evans Repointing and Brickwork for Your Lime Mortar Needs
With a focus on quality and traditional craftsmanship, our team at Evans Repointing and Brickwork takes pride in restoring and preserving your property with care and expertise. Whether your project involves repointing, restoration, or torching, our lime mortar services provide a durable, environmentally-friendly solution that enhances the longevity and beauty of your property.
Reach out today to discuss your lime mortar project and find out how our team can bring new life to your brickwork while respecting its historical significance.