Traditional Lime
Works & Pointing

It doesn’t get more Irish than O’Flaherty Stone. We are 8 Gen stonemasons and our family worked on many of the most famous buildings in Ireland. Continuing our Irish tradition, we offer Traditional Lime Works & Pointing.

What is Traditional Lime Works & Pointing?

Traditional lime pointing is the technique which is used to fill in the joints on stone buildings and walls. With this method, the stone wall can breathe as the lime mortar is porous. This is a huge advantage to lime pointing – compared to cementer mortar that traps moisture. Lime pointing helps elevate the condensation and mould growth on the surface of the stone and reduces the stone corrosion. Hence, lime pointing aids the structural integrity of the building and wall. Investing in Traditional Lime Works and Pointing is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective long-term solution for stone buildings.

Lime is an ancient technique employed in the construction of nearly all old buildings throughout Europe and the world. This versatile natural material is fundamental for conservation and repair work. We don’t use imported lime, we buy our crushed limestone from Clogrennane, Co.Carlow. Firstly when we inspect and old building we search first for what we don’t need to do i.e. does this builder need re-pointing, we believe in conservation rather than just restoration of buildings.

WHAT WE OFFER

Traditional Lime Works & Pointing

Price dependent on job

Each project is unique, which ensures that your sculpture is perfect for your needs. We guarantee that your stonework project is built using locally sourced Irish granite and is carved by expert stonemasons and cutters. We design, create and install bespoke sculptures and stone work. Get in touch today to discuss your project. Our team truly loves our craft, and we approach each service with enthusiasm. By choosing O’Flaherty Stone you are supporting local businesses, Irish trade while continuing Irish traditions.

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Is Traditional Lime Works & Pointing Right For Your Property?

We find A big issue now is building that were re-pointed in thee last 20-50 years with cement/concrete lead to massive damp issues in homes both traditional and modern. The advantage of lime is it allows the building to breathe naturally, no causing moisture trapping within the walls. Whereas Pointing on a traditional built building such a stone cottage is really maintenance. A traditionally built building using lime can potentially last 100s of years, though the lime does become perishable over that time, so the initial inch or 2 that you see on the outside that takes a beating from the elements and this will be what needs to be maintained and repaired.