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07496 291 585

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Who are we ?

​The Edinburgh Stoneyard team is experienced and committed to the use of  traditional methods when applied to stone conservation. Traditional methods and materials  have proven there worth over time.  The team all chose to call this country home, moving from as far away as  Terra Australis. Our motivation is driven by the desire to preserve the architectural landscape which makes this country unique. Our experience is in all aspects of conservation repair, from limestone pointing to architectural stonework restoration.​ We have been fortunate  to have worked on some of Edinburgh gems.. Helping to restore for generations. Please see a selection of images of recent projects below.

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Why choose Edinburgh Stoneyard ?

* Quality

* Competitively-Priced Services

* Excellent Customer Care​

* Expert Advice

* Professional and Friendly Manner

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​Our Services Include:​

* Dry Stone Walling

* Burnt sand mastic window restoration

* Traditional Lime Pointing and Mortar Replacement

* Natural Stone Restoration

* Stone  steps, paving

* Landscaping / garden creation

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Traditional methods​​​

Traditional mortars ensure the conservation and heritage of your building is secured.​ To do so we choose from various materials that best suits the circumstances , materials such of Lime Putty, Pure Natural Hydraulic Limes, Quicklime and Hot Lime Mortars.  ​We also know the appearance and aesthetic of your home is important.​ To this end, we can select from over 100 pigment colours of lime blends, enabling us to mix and match all your pointing and stone surface restoration requests. ​​ We are keen advocates of proponents for better use of traditional materials.​

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Cement - Lime

Portland cement is often used as a poor substitute for lime. Portland cement  doesn't allow for movement and is therefore prone to cracking. Most importantly,  portland cement is non-permeable  against the soft and what is high permeably sandstone.  Further , if left unattended , ultimately will need either full or partial replacement of the structure at much greater cost.  Portland cement pointing is the slow death of what are beautifully crafted stone structures.​

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When is repointing necessary ?

Re-pointing is necessary when existing mortars have weathered to reveal open or recessed joints, which are vulnerable to water penetration. Where existing, original mortar appears sound, it should be left undisturbed. Ideally you should have a sample of the original mortar analysed to reveal its constituents which can aid specification of a replacement mortar, and by identifying a 'matching' sand you may well be able to get a mortar of a similar appearance to the original. However many of the original quarries are no longer in existence.

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Burnt sand mastic

Traditional compound forming a joint between wood and stone. Made of oil and sand it is designed to harden slowly over time and importantly remain flexible. It is not designed to correct repairs to stone and is not recommended to be painted over unless an oil based paint is used. Another great traditional product perfectly suited for the job.

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When is mastic renewal needed ? 

If there functionality of existing mastic  , weather proofing , is compromised. This will show as cracks.

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 We look forward to discussing any requirement with no obligation.

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