Day 40 - The Start of Repairs and Restoration - Pointing Samples

Week 9 - Day 40
After the Easter break work is edging towards the repair and restoration elements of the project.
The unstable sections at the top of the southern chimney are being taken down, ready for rebuilding.
The northern chimney has already lost its upper section, which will be re-built to match the one at the south end.
Samples of different types of mortar are being used to re-point sections of the brickwork, so that the most appropriate mix can be used.

The southern chimney at the David Street end of George Street Chapel.

Sample of pointing and mortar mix at George Street Chapel.

Sample of pointing and mortar mix at George Street Chapel.