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Pointing for sandstone
Good morning all,
I have sandstone facing bricks on the lower part of the outside wall and I noticed the pointing is missing in some parts. Does anyone have any recommendations for products for replacing it? And, is it a DIY job? WM |
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"wattie" wrote in message ... Good morning all, I have sandstone facing bricks on the lower part of the outside wall and I noticed the pointing is missing in some parts. Does anyone have any recommendations for products for replacing it? And, is it a DIY job? WM What is the original pointing, cement or lime mortar ( hint; lime mortar is white )? Andy. |
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"andrewpreece" wrote in message ... "wattie" wrote in message ... Good morning all, I have sandstone facing bricks on the lower part of the outside wall and I noticed the pointing is missing in some parts. Does anyone have any recommendations for products for replacing it? And, is it a DIY job? WM What is the original pointing, cement or lime mortar ( hint; lime mortar is white )? Andy. It's a bit difficult to tell. It looks as if it may be dyed to match the sandstone colour. WM |
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On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 08:40:45 -0000, "wattie" wrote:
It's a bit difficult to tell. It looks as if it may be dyed to match the sandstone colour. Spex it is lime putty (or possibly white cement) + sandstone dust as most of the aggregate, so I would try and match that as closely as you can, for grain size, colour etc. To do that you will first need to do a test area cos the colour will change (lighten) as it sets. Pointing can be DIYed if you are careful. Rake back the joint 10mm (doing that will tell you if it is putty (easy to rake out) or cement (sticks like buggery) Use a small tool/spatula/knife to do the pointing and take lots of care to keep the mortar off the bricks. You may find it helps to put masking tape on the bricks. Aim to point with the same profile as before, wait until the mortar is partly set then compact the pointing a bit more if nexessary, then hit the pointing with a natural bristled brush which will texturise the surface by bringing the sand to the surface Don't do it at this time of year, wait until the weather warms up. May is a good month Anna ~~ Anna Kettle, Suffolk, England |""""| ~ Lime plaster repairs / ^^ \ // Freehand modelling in lime: overmantels, pargeting etc |____| www.kettlenet.co.uk 01359 230642 |
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wattie wrote:
Good morning all, I have sandstone facing bricks on the lower part of the outside wall and I noticed the pointing is missing in some parts. Does anyone have any recommendations for products for replacing it? And, is it a DIY job? Dunno about blocks, but I have been using about 8:1 sharp sand and WHITE cement on patio sl;abs. Looks nice and teh coulr is qquitre sandy. Bit of lime or plasticiser helps. Clean up with wire brush and wash with brick acid when finished. Not hard to do, but hard to do quickly and well.. WM |
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