A practical spring checklist for stone masonry: how to spot frost damage, efflorescence, movement, failed pointing and drainage problems...
Masonry
Most dry stone walls that lean, bulge or collapse fail for the same handful of reasons — here are seven of the most common, and how to...
A seasonal checklist for gutters, drains, cracks and paving, so walls, patios and steps come through the frost without expensive damage.
Lime mortar lets old walls breathe and move; cement traps moisture and damages stone. Here's how to tell which your wall needs, and how...
A practical guide to repointing stone walls with lime mortar: raking out joints, mixing putty, packing, finishing and curing, for...