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We construct totally new buildings
from the footings up.
Providing excellence all the way to the top.
| This is the front elevation
of Marine Parade which faces south, but in the Georgain period
it would have been the back of the property. As you can see from
the image it is at the point were most peopole would consider
demolishment. Fortunately, though, for this property the owner
has great a passion for it and understands its importance of its
history to the island. |
This is the rear elevation of Marine Parade. which would have
been the front elevation in the Georgian period. This faces north
and suffers the full brunt of the sea and therefore suffered the
most deteriation.
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| This property is a georgian property
on Isle Sheppy in Kent is right on the sea front and has suffered
from subsidence over the past 20 years and the harsh weather condition
provalling north winds. In 1970 to 75 the sea defences were improved
and sea wall make up her boundry wall. Aslo have been told by the
owner that on strong stormy day the sea can slap the third story
windows. |
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| The face of the bricks have crumbled
away due to the harsh elements.
In this case where the bricks have failed, the mortar has out
performed the brick. This is due to the content of the mortar,
which was sent off to the Lime Centre
for analysis. They found a high content of possolans of which
is a mix of charcoal, crushed brick dust and a small amount of
glass. |
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All the light coloured bricks
on this image show were they lost there faces also a lot have cement
faced |
Image of work in progress, where the brickwork has been dismantled
and turned around and is now being re-pointed with a flush pointing
to give it maximum weather protection. |
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Brickwork completed, all brick have been carefully
cut out set aside and reused using a lime mortar of which was
match to the orginal mortar which contained Brick dust, charcoal,
and some glass.
when the client has finished the property off and scaffold has
been removed. the building can be re photograph showing it true
beauity. |
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