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Breathable joints
Lime mortar encourages moisture to evaporate through repairable joints rather than softer brick faces.
Breathable mortar for traditional masonry
Specialist Lime Repointing
Compatible lime mortar repairs for period and older properties where flexibility, breathability and careful material selection matter.
Free quotation • Professional contractors • Manchester & North West
Service overview
Let traditional walls manage moisture naturally
Many older solid-wall properties were built with lime mortar. Its vapour permeability allows moisture to evaporate through the joints, while its relative softness and flexibility help it work with traditional bricks.
Dense, hard cement pointing can be incompatible with softer historic masonry. We inspect retained mortar and the condition of the bricks before selecting an appropriate lime mix, aggregate and joint finish for the property.
Why it matters
The benefits of professional lime repointing
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Compatible movement
A suitable lime mix accommodates modest thermal and structural movement in traditional masonry.
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Authentic character
Careful aggregate and joint selection helps new pointing sit naturally alongside period brickwork.
Our process
Careful work from inspection to finish
We assess the property first, explain the suitable approach and complete the work with protection and tidy working practices.
Assess original materials
We examine sound retained joints, brick hardness and exposure before deciding on the lime specification.
Prepare without damaging bricks
Incompatible or failed mortar is carefully removed and the joints are cleaned without widening the original profile.
Apply and protect
Lime mortar is placed in suitable layers and protected from rapid drying, heavy rain and frost during curing.
Discuss your period property
Send us details of the property and we’ll arrange a visit to assess the work and provide a free, no-obligation quotation.
Call 07979 754342