Repointing Dunstable

Repointing Dunstable Bedfordshire (LU5): No matter what age your property is in Dunstable, there will come a time when a little maintenance is required. If the bricks on your Dunstable house look decidedly shabby with mortar crumbling or missing, you'll need to act quickly to prevent the situation from worsening. A reliable brick repointing specialist in Dunstable will provide an efficient solution to repair your brickwork and make certain that it remains watertight.

You must remember that any house is only as sturdy as the mortar and bricks which hold it together. To keep a home warm and dry the mortar must be in good enough condition to stop any draughts and damp from forcing its way in through gaps or holes. But how can you be sure when you need to repoint your property in Dunstable?

Simply put, you have to inspect your external walls and check for any damage. Repointing is generally necessary if you can visually identify some problem areas. In most instances you'll be able to see any physical signs of damage, but in areas which are out of reach, such as under eaves or on chimney stacks; you may need the services of a specialist to assist you.

It isn't only aesthetics that are at risk if your home in Dunstable needs to be repointed, there are safety issues to consider as well. Mortar is the "glue" that binds the shape and structure together in any Dunstable house, and if badly in poor condition can affect the stability of a structure. If this is impaired, the framework can become unstable, which when it comes to higher buildings or chimney stacks, can cause significant damage as well as a risk to life.

It could be that crumbling or missing mortar is the result of damaged bricks. A reputable brick repointing specialist in Dunstable will swiftly identify any areas that require potential replacement and provide a service to renovate the brickwork at the same time as the repointing.

It might be a situation where in the past your Dunstable property's exterior brick walls were painted or rendered. If you begin to detect flaking, bubbling or cracks of the plaster or paint it could all point to more substantial damage under the surface coating. The only reliable way to investigate an issue of this kind is by employing a repointing specialist who will be able to find the root cause of the damage. Any decent repointing expert in Dunstable will be able to perform a service like this and make certain that your property is safe and looking good.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS FOR REPOINTING BRICKWORK IN DUNSTABLE?

Repointing takes quite a bit of time to accomplish correctly and will involve working at considerable height in many cases. The very first thing a repointing company will do is a visual survey to evaluate the severity of the damage to your brickwork. This inspection will allow them to offer you a quote for the the entire project. Always obtain more than one quotation and don't automatically assume the cheapest is the best option.

If you've got hard to reach parts of your home that were unable to be checked out during the original on-site survey, a second inspection with long ladders and maybe scaffolding may be necessary. It might be that this more comprehensive survey could reveal further issues that may increase the initial quote. If you've got an older home in Dunstable that is more than 60 years old, it is far more likely to need restorative repointing work than a more contemporary structure.

As soon as the problems have been detected then reparation work can start. Even bungalows and single storey buildings might need some sort of scaffold to establish a secure platform for your repointing team. A form of protective shielding or sheeting should then be attached to the exterior of the scaffolding. This could be polythene sheeting to trap any dust and debris that is generated during the repair work.

All pipes, cables and conduits which are fixed to the wall may be removed or their position adjusted so that the walls behind them can be easily accessed. This is of course only temporary and they will be replaced back in their proper position when all reparation work has been concluded.

To allow the repointing team to get to the affected brickwork, any rendering, paint or pebble-dash will now have to be removed before work may start. When this has been removed the brickwork is meticulously sanded and cleaned to provide an even surface for work to begin.

To help you pick out the style of repointing finish to your walls, a reliable Dunstable repointing contractor will be willing to show the various pointing styles (Tuck, Weather Struck, Flush or Recessed), by creating a test section on your wall. This should help you visualise the final result and guarantee your satisfaction in relation to colour and style.

The joints in the brickwork are now vigorously raked out to remove the old, damaged mortar and clean the spaces between the bricks. This can be a laborious process where any debris, dust and old mortar must be painstakingly removed to provide a satisfactory binding surface for the new mortar. The repointing team will be especially cautious around windows, doors and other openings where movement in the brickwork or a surplus of mortar can cause difficulties in closing and opening them.

One thing that must be avoided is the new mortar drying out too quickly, and this can be averted by dampening down the brickwork. This makes sure that the mortar remains flexible and enables it to dry at a gentler pace to avoid cracking and creating a weak joint. During the mortar application there will be excess mortar and smears on the brickwork that looks messy, however this can be removed once it's dried. The walls are split into areas, and each will be pointed, allowed to dry, and then cleaned up before the team move on to a new section.

If any chimney repairs, lead flashing work or brick replacement is found to be needed by the repointing company as part of the project, now's the time when these repairs will be undertaken.

Any paint, render or other wall coverings that you need will be put back as soon as all remedial work has been concluded. The final stage of the repointing project will see all pipes, cables and other fittings mounted back into their original positions, the scaffolding dismantled and all building waste removed and disposed of.

An experienced Dunstable repointing and bricklaying company will provide you with a solution that will last up to 60 years. Warranties should be provided for the restoration work and they should be affiliated with with manufacturers and providers from the building industry covering defective materials.

If a company has accreditation or qualifications from trade associations like the NHBC (National House-Building Council), the NFBC (National Federation of Building Contractors) and the FMB (Federation of Master Builders), you can be assured that you are dealing with an experienced and qualified business. Every person who carries out work on repairing and repointing your house should also be part of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme and be willing to prove their skills and ability by producing their CSCS card.

Dunstable Repointing Tasks

There are a number of different tasks that can be carried out by your local Dunstable repointing specialist including stone pointing and re-pointing Dunstable, ribbon re-pointing, mortar raking Dunstable, stone wall repointing, cheap re-pointing, the renovation of damaged brickwork, bucket handle repointing, weather struck pointing and re-pointing, the lime pointing of brickwork and stonework, pointing crazy paving Dunstable, house pointing and repointing, the replacement of damaged brickwork, the repair and repointing of mortar joints Dunstable, brickwork crack repairs Dunstable, repointing of brickwork, domestic repointing, the repointing of gable ends Dunstable, brickwork joints raking and repointing, repointing of chimney stacks, and more.

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Dunstable Bedfordshire (Beds): The market town of Dunstable is located in the Eastern region of England in the traditional county of Bedfordshire (Beds). Dunstable is around 5 miles from Luton and 30 miles from London, neighbouring villages include Tebworth, Stanbridge, Slip End, Caddington, Hockliffe, Totternhoe, Toddington and Markyate. Dunstable has the postcode LU5 to LU6, has the area dialling code 01582 and has a population of approximately 36,000. Dunstable is the 3rd most populated town in Beds. (Tags: Dunstable Beds, Dunstable UK, Dunstable England, Dunstable Bedfordshire)

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