Repair not restore
Render is a layer of plaster applied to stonework. Over time the bond holding the render in place in the courtyard has weakened, causing the render to come away from the stone.
We are now undertaking work to strengthen the bond and ensure it doesn’t deteriorate further. This will involve pinning the existing fabric back in place and closing any gaps with traditional lime mortar to prevent water getting between the render and stonework.
There are also some areas of stone that need re-pointing. We’re using traditional lime mortar that is carefully colour matched.