Tag: "pointing"

Working with Angels
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Working with Angels

As the above photo depicts our conservation work over at Saint Gwenfaen’s church, Rhoscolyn on Anglesey,  went so well that we suspected the intervention of something far more angelic than our earthly boot clad craftsmen!

Saint John's Chester & Civic Awards
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Saint John’s Chester & Civic Awards

Grosvenor are proud to hear that Saint John’s Chester refurbishment project has been nominated for a Civic Award.
Grosvenor were principal contractors on the scheme to re-point the historic fabric using traditional lime mortar, and will be attending the Civic Awards at the end of November.

Saint John's Commission
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Saint John’s Commission

Here at Grosvenor, we are very proud to be associated with such a wonderful iconic building as the Grade I listed Saint John’s in Chester.
Grosvenor are currently involved with a project to re-point the stone work with lime mortar.
We are passionate about our historic environment and we thought it would be  a wonderful idea to commission [...]

Pointing The Way
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Pointing The Way

Grosvenor Construction are specialists in the use of Lime Mortar.
It’s specification, preparation and application require a considerable amount of knowledge combined with experience.
On a recent project over at Machynlleth in Wales, Grosvenor were responsible for re-pointing the famous Clock Tower.
Below is a photographic record of some of the application stages of lime mortar pointing at [...]

Lime Mortar
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Lime Mortar

The special qualities of lime mortar have been known for centuries, but it is only recently that its reputation has been enhanced by its environmentally friendly qualities.
When used correctly lime mortar allows buildings to ‘breathe’ and is also important in avoiding frost damage to brick and stonework by acting as a ’sacrificial’ agent.
Specifying and [...]