LIME Repointing Specialist
Do you need to stop moisture from penetrating your external wall?
Do you own an older home that has LIME mortar and need a knowledgeable specialist to undertake repointing?
Traditionally properties aged prior to 1930 will have Lime mortar. When repairing old brick pointing mortar it is important to repoint with lime and not modern portland cement.
The reson for this is that the properties were build in such a way that Lime mortar helps properties breath reducing damp and water damage. If the mortar is repointed using modern portland cement you can cause damage to the bricks masonry as it will trap mositure internaly causing major issues.
Derek Taylor Roofing & Property Services provide first class repointing solutions.
DEo you need to stop moisture from penetrating your external wall? Is your Cheltenham property older than 1930. If so their is a very high chance that lime mortar is used. Theirfore you need a knowledgeable specialist to undertake repointing? At Derek Taylor Roofing & Property Services we can provide a range of repointing solutions to assist you in your project.
Whether you need friendly professional advice on the condition of your properties mortar or have already determined that repointing is required. We can undertake standard mortar repointing as well as lime repointing, that is more specialist and commonly seen in older properties. We use scaffolding where necassery and vacuums to keep dust polution to a minimume. Whatever your particular needs, contact Derek Taylor Roofing & Property Services to arrange and receive a free quotation.
Are you experiencing Masonry bees entering your property brickwork ? To stop Masonry bees choosing to nest in your home, repointing the gable end wherever the problematic wall is located. is the best option to move masonry bees on, which will prevent this from happening again next year. In the winter the masonry bees will move on meaning early spring from around march, april, start of may is typically the best time for the repointing of your property to commence. Repointing / mortar works in general is best not to be undertaken in the winter as weather is known to be unpredictable such as high persistent rainfall and most importantly Frost temperatures below – is the most common course of mortar failure. It is important when undertaking repointing works of any nature that the working conditions are favorable meaning weather.
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AREAS WE COVER WITH OUR SPECIALIST REPOINTING SERVICES
OTHER ROOFING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Roofing
Pitch roof tiles typically have a lifespan of around 60 / 70 years. This means that if your property was built around the 1960's your property will most likely require replacement roof tiles.
EPDM Rubber & Flat Roof
Repair a leak due to failure of old felt or you are looking to benefit from the long term assurance provided by an EPDM rubber
Lime Mortar Repointing
We can undertake standard mortar repointing as well as lime mortar repointing, that is more commonly seen in older properties.
Chimney
Whether you need to repair a leak due to lead flashing or mortar failure or even a rebuild, we'll investigate the root cause and provide friendly professional advice.
Brickwork
Garden or driveway, construction of a dwarf wall provides a permanent and practical solution, we also offer other brickwork services.
Exterior painting
Render masonry, bargeboards, wooden fascias, garage, gable ends or your complete property painted and protected, we will provide friendly professional advice.
Guttering and uPVC Fascias
We specilase in replacement of complete fascia, soffits and guttering systems for your home. Available in a range of upvc colours.
Roof Mortar repairs
Has a ridge or hip tile moved or slipped on your roof? Do you suspect that the mortar in your roof valley or verge has failed allowing water to penetrate?
Finlock Concrete Gutter Lining
The benefits we provide via liquid fiberglass lining (Glass Reinforced Polyester - GRP). We recommend having your concrete gutter checked prior to winter.