Lime repointing/rendering

[pottes1]

Can anyone recommend someone to remove cement render and then repoint brickwork with lime mortor or lime render if nessary house is apro 1870. Im in the selby area. Many thanks.

[Escort3500]

Nigel Copsey in Malton area is experienced in stonemasonry and conservation work (www.nigelcopsey.com)

Haven't used his services myself but he does a lot of work in the Ryedale/North Yorkshire area. Failing that, if Selby DC has a conservation officer, he/she might be able to advise.

[Evoluzione]

Sorry can't help with a name, but you would probably be looking at next spring to get it done. It won't tolerate frost/freezing conditions whilst damp and takes days (maybe even weeks dependent) to dry at this time of the year.

[julianm]

We have an old house near York - all lime mortar & 2" bricks. Our local builder is probably not available for a long time, but I do recall he would insist that rendering is only there for a reason - often poor/damaged brickwork - might be worth trying to assess what`s underneath before it comes off - try a strong light at a shallow angle to pick up potential intrusions like blocked up windows/doors/old joints.
Good luck with it - it`s important to keep these houses looking good.