Repointing Oswestry

Repointing Oswestry Shropshire (SY10): All structures in Oswestry at some point in time will require a little maintenance. If you have spotted that the cement or mortar between the bricks on your Oswestry home is crumbling or cracking, you need expert assistance to prevent the issue from worsening. A competent brick repointing specialist in Oswestry will offer an effective solution to repair your brickwork and make sure that it remains watertight.

It should be remembered that any house is only as strong as the bricks and mortar that hold it together. To keep a house warm and dry the mortar has to be in good enough condition to prevent any draughts and dampness from forcing its way in through holes or gaps. But how do you know when you need to repoint your property in Oswestry?

Simply put, you have to examine your exterior walls and check for any visible damage. If you can see an issue then you have an issue. In most situations you will be able to see quite clearly any physical signs of deterioration, but in places which are out of reach, such as under eaves or on chimneys; you may need to call on the services of a specialist to help you.

You also need to consider the safety issues that cracked or crumbling mortar could potentially cause. The mortar is the foundation of strength in your Oswestry house and is the "glue" that binds the structure and shape together. If this is impaired, the framework can become unsound, which in the case of taller buildings or chimney stacks, can cause significant damage and risk to life.

If bricks have been damaged or weakened over the years and are the cause of the problems with your mortar they might need to be removed and replaced. An experienced Oswestry repointing specialist will replace any defective bricks before attempting the mortar repointing to achieve a perfect finish to your house.

It could be a situation where in past times your Oswestry property's external brick walls have been plasterered over or painted. If there are any signs of bubbling, peeling or other damage to rendered and painted brickwork, it might be a warning of problems with the bricks or mortar permitting damp to seep into the walls. The only effective way to investigate an issue of this kind is by employing a repointing specialist who will be able to find the root cause behind the mortar damage. By using a qualified and reputable bricklayer or repointing company you'll keep your exterior walls in the best possible condition.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN REPOINTING BRICKWORK IN OSWESTRY?

Repointing is a time consuming process and can entail working at height, subject to the layout of your property. A visual inspection is the initial step in the process and will evaluate the scope of the remedial work that is needed on your home. A survey is the best way by which a repointing specialist can give you an itemised quotation for the level of work that is needed on your damaged brickwork. Always get 2 or 3 quotes and don't automatically assume cheapest is best.

It might be that during the first site survey there were some sections of your property that were inaccessible or out-of-reach and in such cases a second, more thorough survey could be needed. A price quote after the second survey may be higher thanks to issues found during this more comprehensive inspection. If you've got an older house in Oswestry that is more than 60 years old, it's more likely to require remedial repointing work than a more modern building.

Once the problems have been confirmed then work can commence. Most homes will need a scaffold to establish a stable platform from which to do the work. An arrangement of protective sheeting or shielding will then be attached to the exterior of the scaffolding. This protective sheeting should stop any mortar dust or other debris from harming your property, or neighbouring properties, and also gives a layer of safety to prevent injuries to anyone passing by.

Any external cabling, such as satellite or TV, will be unfastened from the walls and any pipes may be adjusted or removed to allow easier access to the brickwork behind. When the repointing work is completed all pipes and cables will be put back in their original locations.

Any paint, rendering, pebble-dash or other coverings will now have to be removed safely to enable the repointing contractors to access the bare walls and press ahead with their reparation work. Once this has been done the bricks can be meticulously cleaned and sanded to establish an even surface to work on.

An experienced Oswestry repointing company will be able to mock up a small test panel on your home in order to help you to decide on the various different styles available for the mortar, (Tuck, Recessed, Weather Struck or Flush pointing). This allows you to see how each would look on your brickwork and showcase the different styles and colours that are available.

The next thing is to remove the old mortar in stages by raking and scraping out the joints. This painstaking process can be quite time consuming as the joints need to be cleaned of any dust, old mortar and debris in order to establish a sound bonding surface for the application of new mortar. Special attention and care is taken around doors and windows as any movement in the brickwork may result in problems with their opening and closing.

Once the joints have been cleaned, the brickwork will be damped down to stop the fresh mortar from drying out too quickly and ultimately cracking. This slower drying time helps to stop the mortar from cracking and becoming inflexible, which creates a weaker joint. Any smears and excess mortar that is left on the brickwork can be cleaned off once the mortar has dried out thoroughly. The walls will usually be divided into areas, and each will be pointed, left to dry, and then cleaned off before the repointers move on to a new section.

It is possible that as the repointers are working they may find crumbling brickwork that needs replacing, or perhaps problems with lead flashing or a chimney stack, and an experienced repointer will be ideally placed to perform these repairs as they go along.

Once the whole of the house has been repointed and cleaned, and if you wish to re-apply the walls with rendering or re-paint the bricks, then that will now be accomplished. The pipes and cables will be re-attached and the final phase of the repointing project will be to disassemble the scaffolding and remove all debris and building waste from the site.

A professional Oswestry repointing and brick repair specialist will provide you with a service that should last up to 60 years. They should also offer you a guarantee for their work and be backed by professional certifications and qualifications in the building and construction industry.

If a building contractor has accreditation or qualifications from associations such as the FMB (Federation of Master Builders), the NFBC (National Federation of Building Contractors) and the NHBC (National House-Building Council), you can be certain you're using the services of a professional and respected business. Each person who works on your repointing project should also be signed up to the Construction Skills Certification Scheme and be able to confirm their ability and skills by showing an appropriate CSCS card.

Oswestry Repointing Tasks

There are a number of different tasks that can be undertaken by your local Oswestry repointing specialist including pointing crazy paving, strap pointing and re-pointing, repairs to cracked brickwork Oswestry, brickwork joint raking and repair, ribbon pointing Oswestry, brickwork joint raking, bucket handle pointing Oswestry, stone repointing Oswestry, renovations to damaged brickwork Oswestry, the lime pointing of stonework and brickwork, industrial repointing Oswestry, mortar raking Oswestry, damaged brickwork replacement, repointing stone walls Oswestry, repointing of chimney stacks, the repointing of gable ends, the repointing of brick joints, pointing and repointing paving, repointing of garden walls, and lots more.

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