Using the wrong materials can be detrimental to the fabric of the property. For instance, using an ordinary Portland cement on a traditional lime mortar property can prevent the masonry from breathing and conflict with the properties abilities to allow for movement, also trapping moisture within the brick or stone walls creating damp therefore leading to problems such as effervescent salts and the devastating effects of the freeze thaw process. (I.e. crumbling brickwork) often seen with the wrong use of mortar on properties.

Call the experts at Oldbury’s to check your property’s brickwork or stonework. Damage left alone will become more difficult to fix, so repairs should be made as soon as possible. Quality assurance – with the reassuring use of traditional materials and techniques you are guaranteed quality to last a life time. For a free quote from a professional team with over 30 years experiance in restoration please contact Jon via info below.