Intro to Repointing in Lime 

Learn to rake out and prepare a wall for repointing, familiarise yourself with all the tools and materials involved in the process and learn to mix and use two types of lime mortar. 

The day will take you through the whole repointing process. The day will start by looking at the building and looking at potential problem areas. You will then be introduced to the tools for wall preparation, and each person will have their own section of wall to work on for hands-on learning. Once the wall is ready to be pointed, we will learn how to mix both NHL 2.0 lime with dry aggregate and a ready bagged fat lime/non-hydraulic lime using a simple paddle mixer. Participants can then start learning to repoint using each type of lime mix and feel the differences between the two types of lime mortar. The day will end with finishing technique and after-care instruction. There will be time to discuss your own project and so bring your questions and pictures for ‘show and tell’. 

Tools included with the course (£60): 

• Mortar pick 
• Pointing Hawk 
• Churn Brush 
• Mortar Trowel 
• Gloves, safety glasses and dust mask. 

If you do not purchase the tool package, then you must provide all the tools as listed above. 

Who is this for? 

• Anyone interested in using heritage materials and understanding exterior maintenance of old buildings. 
• Anyone who has their own project and wants to learn how to do the work for themselves. 
• Adults – 16-year-olds and above (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult) 

Location 

The site is in Cwmdu, participants are to meet in Cwmdu Village Hall Car Park and can either have a lift down to site or follow on in their own car. The car park is free. Parking is very limited at the site. 

Time and Date 

Saturday 21st June. 9.30am-4.30pm