Lime Mortar and Stonework

[@jdrew5367]

Really like when you did the first wall with the lime mortar the little stone that was in the mortar when you brushed away to get it into the fine cracks and crevices around the larger rocks has a very pretty look to it. I understand you said that you’re gonna cover this over. It looks beautiful. You did such a great job closing up those small windows and the chard piece of wood was probably done to preserve the wood. It’s called Shou Sugi Ban it’s an Ancient, Japanese wood burning. Thank you

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

I'm so glad to hear the new roof and chimney repairs have stopped the water leaking into your gable end and common wall. That is big progress. 👍 It would be great if you would give us an update on the the relative humidity in each major space. Viewed from the front of the house; 1) The attic on the left 2) the attic with the gable end. 3) the second floor of the "barn" 4) the second floor of the house. 5) the ground floor of the barn 6) the ground floor of the house. Summed up with any "trends" you have observed. 😊 I will suggest a "churn brush" for tamping your pointing into the joints. It has stiff Tampico bristles, a much larger head and a long handle. Much easier on the muscles and joints and does a fine job. 👍

[@Daytona2]

The research paid off - you really know what you're doing - looking like a pro. Same with your editing & film making. Love your music choices. You, sir, are a craftsman 🙌 Glad that you left the opening for nesting birds 😊

[@michaelnewman7619]

Timbers were chard first to stop wood boring insects, which explains why the lintel is in reasonable nick. Love your videos, life's a constant leaning curve.

[@rynait]

charred wood is old time practice to supress mildew and dry rot. I do not think char wood stops insects. I have been wondering what old timers use to prevent insects from attacking wood. some people suspected some type of oil or wax.

[@barriecole2488]

I would suggest you mix the lime mortar dryer and keep wetting the wall and use a narrow trowel to really push the lime into the joints , you can also ball it in your hand and throw it into deep joints and flush it up afterwards , also let the ingredients mix for a good half hour it really makes a difference

[@nestienn]

Very nice and good job: only one remark, perhaps to wet all stones the day before to prevent fissures. Thanks for your video, I really like them.

[@michaelmcclafferty3346]

Great work and research beforehand. Well done. I love your keen attention to safety with the goggles and mask. Lime is very unforgiving to the eyes and lungs.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

It is a laborious job... but looks fabulous when completed. Well done.

[@bertrandhuet]

La pierre est un matériaux minéral et froid. Je recouvrerai le tout en enduit à la chaux. Voir chaux-chauvre pour avoir un ressenti chaleureux.Et aussi moins galère a jointoyer. Bon courae .

[@bannister-lifeoutdoors8004]

Hi , the restoration couples KZbin channel has some great content on lime motor repointing. From their old house couple of years ago . Worth a watch is you have found it yet ! 👍🏻

[@jaymurtagh]

Looks like you are going to do a great job there . The bits you have already done, look really good. That lintel looked well dodge, glad you filled in that window.

[@timcorso6337]

If you are making concrete (I realise you are not) then the water to cement ratio is key to strength. Cement or Ordinary Portland Cement will be stronger the less water you use, but you need water for workability. Like your lime mortar, OPC is a hydraulic cement and will cure quite happily underwater. Cement is essentially lime with clay. So while I have never worked with lime, I would think the same applies that the water to lime ratio has a big impact on strength. For what it's worth I would use a much drier lime mortar mix. This would be much easier to ram into the joints and would make brush clean up much easier after a partial curling on the lime mortar.

[@JamesColeman1]

If you hold up your hawk up you can back hand trowel in the mortar.

[@andrewbird3691]

Beating the mortar into the joints during setting using a brush is called 'chomping', at least here in Cornwall. This is done to counter any shrinkage as the water dissipates. It's usually best to wait until the joint is touch dry on the surface, else the brush will pick up the lime and spread it over the face of the stone.

[@normanboyes4983]

You are doing a great job and importantly refining your technique for the exterior work to come😉.👍

[@popeyethesailorman961]

Once more you have made a nice and I think an efficient job. I’m waiting each week your video and now I understand all your explanations. Thanks

[@palace927]

Maybe try a mortar grout gun. They also come in electric form.

[@network_fr]

love your videos, so calm, well edited, i'm french and i have nothing to do with construction but love watching! great work!

[@warrenmusselman9173]

Looks like it is going well Lewis. You're definitely learning. A VERY tedious, though quite Zen job to repoint all those stone walls. That said, by the time you get around to the outside you should be well-practiced and have it down to a science.

[@rynait]

roof requires air circulation. unless you have planned some opening for the roof, those two windows is possible key for circulation... but windows currently are in wrong location. (under roof beam)

[@johnthomson1579]

Oh…. II was looking forward to seeing a double glazed glass frame in these portholes.

[@GoosebumpCottage]

You guys are doing an amazing job, it’s fascinating to watch and it makes us want to start stripping our walls !

[@perrystoll6122]

Did you consider framing in windows into those openings? I always look for ways to bring in more natural light. Overall excellent - keep in keeping on!

[@chriscassner9550]

WOW! (I mean that in a good way) 😮 👍

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Great job. Thanks

[@gardenfork]

Curious the difference between this mix and the slaked lime mix , sometimes with hemp, that the Make Grow Do people use. Is this more of a structural mix ? Eric.

[@julias-shed]

Looks great 😀

[@jennichristie5264]

Looking good. You may regret covering it up!

[@laurabarnes3077]

Perhaps a piping bag makes more sense, rather than a trowel. Let the bag do the work, filling in the cracks, then use a smaller trowel to push the lime mortar into the back and smooth the mix. I'm not sure if you're meaning to put a render on top of the stones but using a piping bag is tidier if you plan to leave them unfaced.

[@dave4728]

That wooden lintel has probably been burnt deliberately before it was fitted. It's a technique that goes back to the bronze age of charring timber to prevent rot and insect damage.

[@CasbahD]

I'm no expert, but it looks as if you're doing a great job! Good on you!

[@livingladolcevita7318]

good job, will you be lime washing the walls later?

[@baghdadbaghdadia7026]

❤❤👏👏👏👏

[@KateKoger]

Look up m.kzbin.info he is restoring stone cabins in the Italian Alps and uses a special machine that pumps the lime motar in between the stones. It is time saving and a brilliant bit of equipment to use for such a huge project. Good luck!! 🥰

[@EarwaxSFB]

Again, Amazing content! What is your day job? You must work in the production (TV/Film) industry. If not, you should.

[@martinjames3950]

Maybe a slightly drier mix might be better

[@juliawatson8874]

could be charred wood, keeps bugs from liking the wood

[@johnlloyd3769]

Would be much easier with a fat lime applied with a gauging trowel and a stif churn brush

[@madquacks]

NHL NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE . LET'S GO BLUES !!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[@igm2597]

Hi

[@katiebice3905]

Your mixture looks a bit too wet and thin. I watch Life by Living and MAKE. DO. GROW on KZbin. One uses a piping bag to get the mortar in place and then a thin trowel & brush to smooth it out. On MAKE. DO. GROW., they have done some much pointing they just use a thin trowel and brush. But the results are great and clean up much easier.

[@stephengent9974]

That will stop nothing getting in, and is a waste of time. Birds are small, and can easily get through small spaces

[@idontthinkso666]

very much enjoying this series, so thank you for sharing. BUT...the choice of music was horrendous. Yes, yes, yes, I am aware of the mute button, but occasionally you narrate or comment, and I don't want to miss that. Please skip the weird modern/hip/electronic/whatever music. No music is fine, actually.