Window Restoration
Badly weathered stone windows brought back — paint and carbon removed, failed stone indented, and mullions replaced where they had gone entirely.
The brief
A set of very unloved stone windows. Years of paint had sealed the surface, carbon soiling had blackened the stone, and several mullions had weathered past the point of repair.
What we did
- Took out the old frames to get proper access to the stone
- Stripped the paint and removed the carbon soiling from the faces
- Cut out the failed stone and let in indents, bedded in lime mortar
- Replaced the mullions that were past saving on several windows
The result
Windows that read as original and cared-for rather than replaced — with the stone breathing again, and new work only where the old had genuinely gone.
Questions about this kind of work
Why use lime mortar instead of cement?
Older and traditionally-built stone needs to breathe. Cement traps moisture against the stone, which leads to damp and accelerated decay. Breathable lime mortar lets moisture move out of the wall and stays softer than the stone, so it’s the mortar that weathers rather than the masonry. We match the mix to the building.
Do you work on listed and historic buildings?
Yes. We carry out stone and masonry works to listed and historic buildings, planned and documented to suit conservation requirements, and we’re happy to work alongside your architect, surveyor or conservation officer.
How do you price and scope work?
Clearly. You get a scope that sets out exactly what is included and what is not, so there are no nasty surprises at the end. If something needs to change once the work is opened up, we tell you before we do it.
How do I get a quote?
Get in touch with a few details — and photos if you have them — and we’ll arrange to come and see the work. Quotes are free and come with a clear scope of what’s included, along with a note of anything that might change once the work is opened up. Send us your details to get started.
How long will the work take?
It depends on the job and the weather — lime work in particular needs the right conditions to cure properly. We’ll give you a realistic timescale with the quote and keep you updated as the work progresses.