Earley, Berkshire
Pointing in Earley
Earley's Edwardian chimney stacks need regular mortar attention — the original lime mortars have eroded steadily since the buildings were constructed more than a century ago. Legacy Roofing repoints chimney stacks across Earley in lime-compatible mortars that will flex with the masonry rather than stress it.
Edwardian brick in Earley's inner residential streets is typically a soft red brick that reacts badly to hard OPC repointing — we use NHL 3.5 or equivalent hydraulic lime mixes on these stacks to preserve the brick faces and prevent future spalling.
For chimney pointing in Earley, call 07707460710.
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Pointing in Earley — FAQs
Crumbling, recessed, or hollow-sounding mortar joints are signs of failure. Damp patches on internal chimney breast walls often trace back to failed pointing on the external stack.
A lime-compatible softer mix is generally right for older brick — it allows movement without cracking into the brick face. We assess the substrate before selecting a mix.
For stacks above two storeys, scaffolding is necessary for safe and accurate access. We include this in the quote.
Pointing in Earley — get a free quote
Contact Legacy Roofing for a free, no-obligation quote. Based in Wokingham, covering Berkshire and London.