Stonework, Restoration & Cleaning
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6–8 Sackville Street, London W1
AE Howlett Ltd, The Old Stables,21C & D, Fyfield Business Research Park, Fyfield Road, Ongar, Essex CM5 OGN September 2006 |
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(t) 020 8304 3997
(f) 020 8304 3996
enquiries@cdrestoration.co.uk
In 1730 the site now occupied by Sackville Street and the houses on either side of it were demolished for the formation of the modern Sackville Street.
This street was re-built using the typical architectural styles of the early 1700’s and the building forming 6 – 8 Sackville Street is one of the best examples of the skilled stonemasonry displayed in the re-build.
The building is currently being used for office space and in September 2006, C&D restoration were employed to restore the stonework to its original state using comparable specialist stone working skills.
All stone and brickwork was cleaned thoroughly using a fine nebulous clean cold-water low-pressure spray until all dirt and grime was loose and soft to touch. Using non-vigorous, soft bristle brushes, stubborn stains (carbon deposits caused by pollution) were worked away. A jet wash was then used to wash away all loose dirt and grime.
Defective natural stonework was then repaired using Portland limestone mix to match the existing lines, profiles, colour and texture of the stonework. Some of the glazed bricks were also replaced and re-grouted to complete the façade.
Stone fractures were treated by steel pinning and resin injection.
All cracked, loose and defective pointing from the stone and brickwork was raked out and re-pointed to match the existing style.
Not only has the work carried out restored the brick and stonework with respect to aesthetics, it has also prolonged the life of the building.
