Converstaion & Restoration is vital to the upkeep of our natural heritage. This requires extensive knowledge and understanding of repair techniques and early identification of decline and deterioration of stone structures.
We are experts in the field of restoring buildings to their original condition. This requires symphetic and thoughtful repair of natural materials to their former beauty. Our staff are all highly experienced in conservation & restoration with years of knowledge and expertise in this field. We have numerous projects & courses undertaken to date.
Services
We specialise in all aspects of lime mortar repointing to churches, old buildings & boundary and retaining walls. We also have an extrensive range of conservation and environmentally friendly services.
Stone Cleaning
To remove dirt and grime etc. Air pollution, modern industry and the inevitable ageing process all lead to an excess of dirt and grime on stone buildings, We can offer an extensive extensive list of cleaning methods to restore and prevent this occuring in the future.
We specialise in:
Graffiti Removal
Stone Cleaning
Rotec Whirljet Cleaning
Chalk Blasting
Lime Mortar Pointing
In traditional constuction lime was used as a building mortar, external and internal render and limewash. It is strong but flexible material, allowing a building to breath and flex with changing temperature and moisture. We can ensure correct preperation and application and works will be done in perfect harmony with the original building.
Lightning Protection
We can provide lighting procection systems including a network of lightning rods and electrical conductors. These are used to lesson damage to structures by lightning strikes.
View our short movie below on the steps taken in restoring a deteriorated perimeter wall:
