Natural & Traditional Stone
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Natural & Traditional Stonework Specialists
Tradstone Builders are experts when it comes to natural stone and traditional stonework. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, along with our expert knowledge and high levels of craftsmanship.
Natural stone, traditional & modern building techniques, listed building specialists, period properties, work guaranteed, fully insured. We carry out range of masonry work including general stone repairs, restoration, conservation and alterations to a variety all types of stone buildings. We also offer new builds in natural stone as well as walls, patios & paving.
Restoration and Refacing
Stone refacing has become a popular way to enhance the exterior beauty of your home using stone products. The existing brick veneer is dismantled and the building envelope sealed. The new stone is expertly installed with quality control.
There are a number of reasons for refacing the stonework of a historic building. The most commonly cited are:
- To improve the appearance of the stonework.
- To remove impervious paintwork.
- To blend original stonework with new work, such as an extension or repairs.
- To slow down damage or decay which is due to deposits on the masonry.
- To reveal the condition of the building where the deposits may be concealing cracks, failed pointing, damaged stonework or structural faults.
- To allow other actions such as repair, pointing and protection.
Cleaning a listed building usually requires listed building consent from the Council. We are approved contractors for and work closely with Bath & North East Somerset Council & many local architects.
Repairs
It is imperative that any repairs are fully in keeping with the existing structure. We will use mortar to compliment the type of stonework you have in your building especially when the mortar is required to allow movement and evaporation to take place. Using the wrong mortar in these circumstances will only result in further damage to the stonework and building.
There are no standard solutions to repair problems – each project must be individually assessed. Our craftsmen are qualified to repair bath and traditional stonework, in accordance with the highest quality and standards.