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It is known as the ‘granite city’ – which is the reason New York architects have contacted Aberdeenshire stonemasons to help with a colourful and historic building. The Windermere apartment block, build in 1881, underwent restoration and part of a restoration project which involves replacing three ornamental red granite pillars at the front of the… Read More
Natural stone is one of the world’s oldest building materials, and its attractiveness, strength and durability have ensured it is still as popular today. But whether York stone, Bath stone or any other type of natural stone, it can become damaged by ageing, extreme weather, and pollution. When done correctly, cleaning natural stone will help… Read More
Paint removal from stone or brick façades can be a difficult process. Cracked, fading, and damaged paintwork on the exterior of a building creates more than just a problem with its image. Layers of paint can prevent bricks from being able to ‘breathe’. This encourages the onset of damp, erosion, and cracks in the building… Read More
Over time, every building starts showing the effects of age and pollution. Keeping your building looking immaculate for the sake of your business, to preserve history, or to ensure the health of your building requires proper maintenance and care; that’s why it’s crucial to choose a sensitive cleaning solution for your stone building. Doing so… Read More
Historic and listed buildings are charming, beautiful, and often hold decades of history behind their walls. That’s why maintaining the external fabric of a listed or historic building is extremely important. Taking care of these buildings is part and parcel of a contribution to the preservation of their history, as well as maintaining a safe… Read More
When you decide you want to restore, clean or repair a listed building, the minefield of complex rules and regulations for Grade I, II* and II-listed buildings can be overwhelming – particularly when you are already anxious to preserve the integrity of your historic building. Although the lists of dos and don’ts for listed building… Read More
Bricks deteriorating and decaying can be a serious concern for a building’s safety and integrity. The older the building, the more you may need to worry about the state of your brickwork and understanding what causes brick decay, spalling and damage, can be the first step in preventing it. Brick restoration is possible in many… Read More
The UK is home to a wealth of beautiful historic and listed buildings. Sadly, many of these beautiful old buildings have fallen into disrepair as a result of neglect, abandonment, poor management, or a lack of funds. Climate change also poses an immediate risk to our historic and listed buildings. The increased extremes of wet… Read More
The exterior of a building is paramount in creating its first impression. If your building is looking old and tired, then you may be considered painting the brickwork for a new and refreshed appearance. Painting your brick façade may seem like an easy and effective solution for bringing a fresher look to the building envelope,… Read More
Before you undertake a project to restore your stone or brick building there are many things that you should take into consideration. We’ve put together a checklist for you to make sure that you not only choose the correct services but so that you can receive the correct solution too 1. The age of your building… Read More
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