Marks & Spencer - Liverpool
This project involved many different aspects of masonry work. We had to restore vast amounts of stonework using Lithomex Masons Mortar as approved by the Conservation Officer. We also had to build ten stone pillars spanning the three elevations including eight window heads. The works also included fixing all of the granite plinths, re-pointing as required and various indents to cornice, drips and window jambs. The images show the restoration of the Portland stone radius egg and dart moulding to the oriel window.
Midland Hotel - Morecambe
This project involved the cleaning, repair and redefining of details to the Portland stone seahorses that were carved in situ by Eric Gill. The moulded marble main entrance and the marble bench seats either side were dismantled prior to alterations taking place and were reinstated after all the works were completed. Internally we dismantled the relief named " Odysseus welcomed from the sea by Naussicca" which was also carved by Eric Gill and lettered by Laurie Cribb. We then re-sited it where it now has pride of place behind the reception desk in the lobby. A very satisfying project.
Lloyd's Bar - Newcastle Quayside
The first site visit was a shock to the system! The full elevation (330 metres!) required all the mortar joints removing using hand tools. Much of the stone and brickwork was unstable or missing and had to be replaced like for like. The building was re-pointed using a mix of hydraulic lime and river washed sand as approved by the conservation officer. All of the works had to be carried out from a mobile tower as fixed scaffold was not permitted in the car park. An added complication was the possible habitation of bats so the project was suspended for a few months whilst a survey was carried out which found bats frequenting the locality but not roosting. As a safeguard we were advised to leave pockets open in some of the stonework. All in all a very interesting and enjoyable project!

The Boot Inn - Burnley
This project involved extensive restoration works to the two facades, a 100% re-point and sanding down of the full wall to the extension to remove loose and friable material. The restoration to the cornice, window cills, hood moulds and plinths was carried out using Lithomex Masons' Mortar. The photographs illustrate the use of stainless steel reinforcement to the drip detail of the cornice, the window cills and the finished restoration to the cornice. The Boot Inn signage was originally a plain stone panel painted blue and still bearing numerous old fixings. Once the paint had been stripped, it became apparent that the name could not be carved directly into the stone because of underlying damage. The old fixings were removed and the panel rendered using a lime based mortar into which when cured the name was carved.

Terracotta Plaque re. former site of Rochdale Technical School
This project was carried out on behalf of Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council. All of the terracotta frieze panels had been saved at the time of demolition. Quite a few of the units had been badly damaged so had to be restored. The decision was taken to display the frieze panels on the old school site housed in metal frames. The friezes were bedded and pointed using a natural hydraulic lime and river washed sand mortar mix as approved by the Conservation Officer.
Wetherspoons - Market Drayton
This project involved concrete repairs to the two facades. The works involved restoring the Date Plaque back to its original profile, restoring two reticulated ashlar panel door jambs and numerous repairs to sections of chamfered string courses, spalls and old fixing holes prior to the concrete being re-painted.
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