Why you don’t use cement mortar in period properties.

[@Lord-Brett-Sinclair]

Great explanation, some people just won't accept it's better to do a job correctly rather than a quick bodge. We have a modern stone house and it's been built with visible lime in the mortar , no obvious cracks after 30 years. The builder is a heritage specialist hope hopefully it's been done properly.

[@jeffhreid]

Lesson learned. Use lime mortar. Also don’t loan this guy your pocketknife

[@michaeljamesdesign]

They can be sharpened!

[@powerofknowledge7771]

lol. Good advice all the way around.

[@dismaldog]

A lot of that done here in Australia-although only around 200 yrs old there are plenty of lime mortar buildings here and really do hate seeing it done wrong-hopefully with more Education on the subject it will slowly improve,that's if the buildings still stand.

[@teccy1007]

Excellent problem solving, using cement on stone does eventually cause the stone to to, the water will build up at the back of the stone and nothing can breathe, the cement mortar never weakens and causes unbelievable damage, seen a massive job in the Hebrides that was caused by the same method, the natural stonework can't breathe. BTW like your videos, excellent watching

[@hatzlmike1]

Can you comment on interior soft brick pointing and sealing. I work in the St Louis area. Double brick builds that have the original whatever surface, but now dissolved and the customer wants exposed interior n brick? Thanks for the great video.

[@michaeljamesdesign]

Don't seal the brickwork.

[@tomsmith9185]

Thank you for the interesting video

[@powerofknowledge7771]

To be clear, you're saying to use type S Mortar, but not cement for tuckpointing stone & brick, correct??

[@michaeljamesdesign]

To be clear, no. There is no S type mortar in the UK or Europe. S type is Stateside only as far as I know.

[@powerofknowledge7771]

@@michaeljamesdesign Ok, so what are you saying to use then? I'm in the U.S.

[@michaeljamesdesign]

@@powerofknowledge7771 You certainly are, aren't you. Is everyone as demanding and as lacking in the common courtesy of simple functions? I am not here to serve you so put your manners in and be polite.

[@powerofknowledge7771]

​@@michaeljamesdesign Woe... I have no idea what you're talking about. I just asked a simple question and was trying the clarify the information you gave in your video. How that can be taken as something offensive, I have no idea. If you don't have an answer, or you don't want to answer, because "you're not here to serve", then why even respond at all? What's rude is making projections and being condescending to someone, because of some preconceived notion about a person based on their geographical location. That's kinda prejudice, don't you think? There's a famous quote: "What we see, mainly depends on what we look for." If you're looking for people to be rude to you, that's what you'll see. If you look for the good in people, that's what you'll see. Crazy how a text can be interpreted in all kinds of ways. Your responses to a very basic typed out question says a lot. Sorry you've had people be so mean to you throughout your life. I hope you can work though that so that you can have a better outcome in life. I truly wish you all the best. Take care.

[@michaeljamesdesign]

@@powerofknowledge7771 All you had to do, was say please and thank you. Common, decent manners will get you everywhere.

[@clivejames6918]

Just wondering if anybody's got any advice. Got a stone cottage built in 1800s, but in 1970s somebody cement rendered one side and pebbledashed the front. Any suggestions for how to get rid of this stuff? Thanks for these informative videos.

[@krakenhackenla]

Hammer and chisel, SDS drill in hammer only action if you feel brave. If the cement hasn't gripped hold of the stone too strong try and lever it off with something (crow/moulding bar, spade or anything that works). Depending on the condition of the stone you might be better lime rendering it to protect it or a good number of coats of limewash.

[@lukenfoci]

Hot Lime or NHL lime? Thanks.

[@michaeljamesdesign]

When?

[@lukenfoci]

@@michaeljamesdesign 1910 Victorian house, with cavity walls. To repoint/and replace damaged bricks with new ones. BTW - got the book :).

[@jamiewatkinson5427]

So basically old brick u point with lime and sand?

[@michaeljamesdesign]

Yes mate. Bang on. That's all you need. But if you're going to use lime hydrate make sure it's fresh and you use it 1:3.

[@jamiewatkinson5427]

How do u know when to use lime and sand verses hydrated mate? I'm sorry 4 the questions I just love to learn and u do great

[@michaeljamesdesign]

@@jamiewatkinson5427Oh dear, you are a newbie aren't you. Just stick with NHL.

[@jamiewatkinson5427]

Yes I am I'm 9

[@criartoros]

Thanks for the upload, no way will I ever use cement