Hounslow, London
Pointing in Hounslow
Victorian chimney stacks in Hounslow need lime mortar repointing — the London stock brick used in these properties is a soft, porous material that reacts badly to hard OPC cement. Legacy Roofing carries out chimney repointing across Hounslow in the correct lime mortar specification.
London stock brick — the characteristic yellow-buff brick of Victorian Hounslow terrace housing — is particularly sensitive to OPC repointing, which creates a hard interface that focuses movement and moisture stress into the brick rather than the joint. We use NHL 3.5 hydraulic lime on all London stock brick chimneys.
For chimney pointing in Hounslow, call 07707460710.
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Pointing in Hounslow — 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 Hounslow — get a free quote
Contact Legacy Roofing for a free, no-obligation quote. Based in Wokingham, covering Berkshire and London.