Introduction

Our Lime Pointing course is aimed at contractors, specifiers and homeowners looking to get an understanding of the techniques employed when building with cob and stone.

This half-day introductory course is led by Alister Polhill who has many years of experience in all aspects of traditional building techniques. The day is suitable for all abilities and covers all aspects of lime pointing including the different types of lime mortars.

Course Overview

Meet from 9:00 for coffee, introductions and a little bit of Health and Safety!
(Theory) ½ hr
History of lime use
The lime cycle, types of lime and their uses
Making lime mortars, sands and binders
Why use lime? repair or renew
(Practical) 3 hrs
Mixing mortars, recognising correct consistency
Raking out, techniques and risks
Pointing using lime mortar
Pointing styles
Discussion/ Q&A ½ hr