Cheltenham Repointing Specialist INCLUDING LIME MORTAR
Are you located in Cheltenham ? Do you need to stop moisture from penetrating your external wall? Do you own an older Cheltenham home built before 1930 that has lime mortar and need a knowledgeable specialist to undertake repointing? Do you need your attic or cellar repointed? Is your mortar old and failing creating internal damp issues
Derek Taylor Cheltenham Lime Repointing Services provide first class repointing solutions.
lingDo you need to stop moisture from penetrating your external wall? Do you own an older home build before 1930 that has LIME mortar. If so you may need a knowledgeable specialist to undertake repointing? At Derek Taylor Repointing Services we can provide a range of repointing solutions to assist you in your project.
Whether you need friendly Cheltenham 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 commonly seen in older properties. 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.
DEREK TAYLOR CHELTENHAM LIME REPOINTING
Cheltenham has a large number of properties built before the 1930s. They would most likely have LIME mortar masonry joints. Externally failed mortar can effect the strength of a wall as well as its ability to prevent water penetration. Which then can give damp issues effecting plaster, brickwork and decoration, timber and paintwork.
Other problem areas could be in attics and cellars. Which are often over looked when it comes to maintenance as they are often either not used or just used for storage. As with the exterior brickwork and walls they must be maintained. If not over long periods of time their could be a number of issues that can occur which will need sorting to prevent damp and keep the strength of the property. If you have issues with internal mortaring contact us today to arrange a quote.
FAILED MORTAR ISSUES
Failed brick mortar can give a number of issues. The types of common problems that arise form weathered or aged mortar are internal and external damp issues.
If left for a long period of time the bricks can become water damaged this is called spalling. Damaged mortar will also effect the strength of the wall which can allow movement and cracks to appear either in the mortar line or more serious brick damage. It is very important to maintain the mortar joints and when needed repoint to protect the wall and your Cheltenham home from damp.
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Cheltenham Examples of our Repointing Work
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.
About Cheltenham
Cheltenham has a long history, dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain. It was originally a small settlement, but it grew rapidly in the 18th century due to the development of the spa industry. Today, Cheltenham is a popular tourist destination, known for its Georgian architecture, its horse racing, and its annual music festival.
Cheltenham is also home to a number of roofers, who specialise in the repair and installation of roofs in the town which help to preserve the Georgian architecture and all properties within the town.