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Different Types of Pointing
What Are the Different Types of Pointing Used in Building Construction? Construction pointing is the various methods that are used to cover a wall’s surface so that it is resistant to water and moisture. This can be done by using a construction pointing technique that matches the type of wall being pointed. Pointing is especially […]
Footings at Wincobank, Sheffield
Here is a small foundation job we did last year in Wincobank Sheffield. We started off of course by loading out. The client was keen to get this done so helped out while we were away which was a big help. Here is the hard bit of getting it square and level. After you have […]
Small Retaining Wall Job in Sheffield.
A retaining wall job that we did in Sheffield off City Road a year or two ago. The client was worried that his car would slip into next door’s garden and needed the old wall dug out and strengthened. As you can see here we have nearly dug all the earth out. I reused the […]
Brick Repointing Terraced House, Woodseats, Sheffield
A terraced house a did at Woodseats. The client complained of damp coming through in patches and asked for patch pointing which I advised against. Its just not cost effective. You will only end up getting damp in other patches a year or so down the line so it makes much more sense to do […]
Stone Repointing in Lime Mortar, Broomhill, Sheffield
Here is a quick look at a job I did in Broomhill earlier this year. The customer had complained of dampness coming through near the chimney. So we set about to combat the problem. I recommended using lime mortar on stone as lower down where the chimney once was some of the stone had started […]
Repointing Brick Terraced House in Walkley, Sheffield
Here are a few pics of a recent job I did in Walkley. I seem to be getting a lot of repointing work around here at the moment. Must be coming to the end of its sell-by date? First, of course, is the dirty stage. Grinding out. Once it’s all ground out and rinsed with […]