Limestone Restoration in Perth

Important Things To Know With Limestone Restoration

We import lime mortars from Europe as this is a proven method of restoring limestone and old bricks and is the standard throughout Europe. Even if your limestone has decayed significantly we can rebuild the faces of the stone without damaging the structure underneath unlike cement-based products that accelerate erosion 100% of the time.

There are many techniques and aspects to looking after historic buildings. Some of the things that you yourself may not see as a problem can be causing the most amount of damage. These things are commonly caused by reticulation or drainage systems that just need some adjustments and should cure the ongoing problem.

At Kernow Stone, we take great pride in keeping the flame of masonry alive. It is one of the oldest professions and when you look at some of the ancient buildings which are still standing proud and strong today; it’s a testament to this ancient art form. And over years and years of dedication, we have honed our abilities, fusing ancient practises with modern methods. Using these hard-earned abilities, we can transform older buildings, maintaining their authenticity, whilst bolstering their structural integrity.

Many old properties are listed and protected as well, which means that as the property owner, it is your responsibility to keep them in good condition, without compromising their original footprint. In addition to that, keeping an old building in great shape is essential for maintaining its value and ensuring that it is still safe to live in. So, if your property is looking worse for wear and has begun to fall into disrepair, you need to have a specialist come out to assess the situation. When it comes to older properties, you should not rush in with any old contractor. At the very least, hire a reputable stonemason to come and take a look at your property so that they can advise you accordingly.  

If you are interested in exploring Limestone Restoration in Perth, then please do not hesitate to contact us today. One of our friendly advisors will be able to arrange a time at your convenience, for our specialist stonemasons to come out and assess your property thoroughly. Following that we will be able to start working towards restoring your property back to its former glory.

Restoration Of Homes With Limestone

There are a few things more rewarding in our line of work than looking after an old property over your lifetime and getting the opportunity to pass it down to your apprentices in the future to carry on your craft and keep these traditions alive. Seeing these old properties with the limestone restored and getting a new lease of life is equally satisfying for us as it is for those who are fortunate enough to be given the chance to love these properties for their lifetime.

Seeing these homes through from start to finish and applying our extensive knowledge to any given situation, structural or cosmetic, makes these projects challenging but also very rewarding. To restore something as old and fragile as this is a compilation of respect, consideration and pride in your workmanship to ensure that Western Australia has its own history for the future.

Unfortunately, there isn't enough awareness on how to restore these properties here in WA and in most cases, more damage than good is being caused by the use of cement-based mortars in conjunction with limestone and old bricks drastically accelerating the decay to these properties.