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Repointing general

 

 

Guide to pointing stone and brickwork

Published by: Melton Borough Council
Area covered: East Midlands
Associated website:
http://www.melton.gov.uk

Conservation Advice Leaflet No. 4 - provides advice and guidance

 

Guide to repointing stone and brickwork

Published by: Nottinghamshire County Council, 1990s
Area covered: East Midlands
Associated website:
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

A guide to repointing masonry including good practice, technique and mortar materials and mixes.

 

Historic buildings: Pointing

Published by: New Forest District Council, 1998
Area Covered: South
Associated website: http://www.nfdc.gov.uk

A provides information various types of pointing and the methods of repair

 

Pointing with Lime Mortar

Published by: Wyre Forest District Council, 1998
Area covered: West Midlands
Associated website:
http://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/

Information on lime and its uses within construction

 

Pointing with Lime Mortars

Published by: Redditch Borough Council, 2000
Area covered: West Midlands
Associated website:
http://redditch.whub.org.uk/home/rbcindex.htm

Guidance on pointing using lime mortars

 

Pointing with Lime Mortars

Published by: Essex County Council, 2000
Area covered: East of England
Associated website:
http://www.essexcc.gov.uk

Practical guidance on the use of lime and pointing practice

 

Pointing with Lime Mortars

by Jane Schofield
Published by: Cathedral Communications

Despite a rapid growth in the number of suppliers of lime mortars and increasing awareness of the need for lime in conservation work, it is surprising how many builders still use highly damaging cement/sand mortars.

 

Pointing your jointing

Published by: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Area covered: West Midlands
Associated website:
http://www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/site/index.php

A guide to the materials and methods

 

Re-pointing

Published by: Northamptonshire County Council
Area covered: East Midlands
Associated website:
http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk

An information sheet about re-pointing brickwork and stonework

 

Repointing

Published by: Durham County Council
Area covered: North East
Associated website:
http://ww.durham.gov.uk

Provides guidance on the repointing of external walls in older buildings including where and when to repoint and the mortar mixes to use.

 

Repointing
Published by: Essex County Council, 1998
Area covered: East of England
Associated website:
http://www.essexcc.gov.uk

Advice on the maintenance, repair and conservation of old brickwork in traditional houses and service buildings

 

Repointing Brick and Stonework

Published by: Preston City Council, 1994
Area covered: North West
Associated website:
http://www.preston.gov.uk/

Advice on appropriate pointing of brick and stone in historic buildings - a very simple guide.

 

Repointing Brick and Stonework

Published by: Surrey County Council
Area covered: South East
Associated website:
http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/

Advisory Leaflet 3: An introduction to repointing including suitable materials and procedures

 

Repointing Brick and Stonework

Published by: Epsom and Ewell Borough Council
Area covered: South East
Associated website:
http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk

A guide to repointing including advice on the typical weathering and repair of lime mortar joints and repointing procedures.

 

Repointing Stone & Brick Walling

Published by: SPAB

Bad repointing can disfigure old buildings and, more importantly, harm historic fabric. When the correct materials and techniques are used, repointing will look attractive, perform satisfactorily and extend the life of the stones or bricks for many years.

 

Repointing Stone and Brickwork
Published by: Derbyshire County Council
Area covered: East Midlands
Associated website:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk

Advice on materials and techniqes for stone and brickwork repointing

 

Repointing your building

Published by: Derbyshire County Council
Area covered: East Midlands
Associated website:
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk

Advice on material and techniques for stonework repointing.

 

The repointing of brick and stone

Published by: Liverpool City Council, 1996
Area covered: North West
Associated website:
http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

A 'how to leaflet' that outlines principles and techniques and recommended spec.