Case Studies

Erosion and The Damaging Effects of Cement Pointing

Erosion and The Damaging Effects of Cement Pointing

Recently we came across this very striking example of erosion, where the stonework had been completely worn away.  As you can see in the photograph above, the hard cement pointing has remained, whilst the stonework has worn away. This erosion has been accelerated by...

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Stone Replacement, The Queen’s Hotel, York

Stone Replacement, The Queen’s Hotel, York

We recently completed these masonry works in York, where we were carrying out stone replacement at The Queen's Hotel. Masonry had become eroded/ damaged over time and was in need of replacement. Our skilled mason's carefully cut out the defective stone cill course and...

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Facade Cleaning and Lime Mortar Pointing, Headingley

Facade Cleaning and Lime Mortar Pointing, Headingley

Here's a recent project carried out in the Headingley area of Leeds. This semi detatched property was chemically cleaned and neatly repointed with a lime mortar mix, really enhancing its facade.  As  you can see the  chemical clean has really lifted the stonework,...

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Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds

Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds

A multi-million-pound redevelopment scheme has breathed new life into the Grade II listed Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds. Our team at BRC worked alongside the architects Page\Park and the main contractor Triton Construction to conserve and restore the exterior...

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Sculpture Plinth, The University of Leeds

Sculpture Plinth, The University of Leeds

 Over the years we have worked on many projects at The University of Leeds. On this occasion, we were asked to supply a stone plinth for a sculpture to be sited on the University campus The sculpture, by Eduardo Paolozzi, entitled 'Master of the Universe, is now...

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Cleaning or repairing: what does my property need?

Cleaning or repairing: what does my property need?

If you own a period property, knowing whether your building needs repairs, or just a facade cleaning service, can save you money, time, and energy. Assess your property Owning a period property can often be tricky to navigate in terms of building restorationand...

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Building Restoration Without Losing Your Property’s Charm

Building Restoration Without Losing Your Property’s Charm

When it comes to period properties, it’s vital to keep them in good condition. However, planning repairs on an older building can be daunting. You might be worried that building restoration work might damage its existing charm and aesthetic. But don’t worry, with BRC...

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Stonemasonry, East Keswick, West Yorkshire

Stonemasonry, East Keswick, West Yorkshire

  This stone property in East Keswick, Leeds, was undergoing some re-modelling. We were on site to change openings from a garage to a window and to form new stone windows. Our skilled mason sourced the stone, to match the existing, then cut, shaped and fixed it. ...

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Period Farmhouse, North Yorkshire

Period Farmhouse, North Yorkshire

This period farmhouse is the countryside just outside of Ripon, in North Yorkshire.  We repointed this property's facade with lime mortar pointing, something we specialise in here at Building Restoration and Cleaning (Leeds) Ltd.  This property forms part of a local...

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