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How to Recreate Daub- Part II
Rob Wozniak is at the Preservation Works shop recreating daub using clay-rich soil that was taken directly from the land surrounding the historic 1759 Vought House in Clinton, NJ. Due to a ceiling leak and other issues, there are many areas in need of repair at this unique and rare wattle and daub homestead.
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How to Recreate Daub for a Historic Home- Part I
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Patrick Webb of Preservation Works Ltd. makes a special appearance at the Vought House in Clinton, NJ. Here he is using the land's clay-rich soil in an attempt to recreate the very daub that was used to make the wattle and daub walls and ceilings of this historic home built back in 1759.
How To Fully Repoint a Stone Building
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This is Mount Bethel Methodist Church, built in 1844 and located in Mansfield Township, Port Murray, NJ. There's a lot of history here, and we really enjoyed working on the building so we put together this brief video that gives an overview of how to fully repoint (as opposed to spot repoint) a stone building. If repointing is done correctly, it should only need to be redone every century or more!
Removing Portland cement and repointing an old brick home using NHL 3 5
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This 19th century brick home was repointed using Portland cement which reduced the vapor permeability and caused water leaks. We repointed this side using the appropriate Natural Hydraulic Lime 3.5.
A Visit to Spain
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Preservation Works Ltd traveled to Spain to meet the 3rd generation of the family that has been producing and selling these high-quality materials (Tigre Natural Cement & NHL-Natural Hydraulic Lime) since 1945. In this video, you’ll get a glimpse of where Tigre products come from and how the lime is processed and carefully packaged. Jaume and Josep graciously gave us a full tour of their facili...
How to mix mortar using NHL- Natural Hydraulic Lime
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How to mix mortar using 2 different types of sand and Tigre NHL 5 (Natural Hydraulic Lime). Use a bucket to measure by volume, not by weight! We do this mix in a 1:2 ratio- 1 part NHL 5 and 2 parts sand by volume. Dry mix everything first. Then slowly add clean, potable water, and mix thoroughly. After it's mixed, transfer to another bucket, and mix again! *NHL is highly caustic and precautions...
Preservation Works Ltd got a makeover!
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After 13 years in the trade of historic masonry restoration, Preservation Works Ltd. got a website makeover & recent logo change! Check out all we have to offer on our new website WWW.PRESERVATIONWORKS.US & contact us today at INFO@PRESERVATIONWORKS.US to discuss restoration or upcoming projects! We work with experienced ornamental plasterers, architects & designers to create something new but ...
Stone Masonry Cleaning
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This was a three-part cleaning process. First, the ThermaTech system was used with superheated water and low pressure to carefully remove any grime & moss on the limestone columns and clay tile patios. Next, two applications of Prosoco Restoration Cleaner and a lot of elbow grease to remove a number of masonry coatings of wax or floor polish. Finally, another pass with the ThermaTech to remove ...
Masonry Cleaning with the ThermaTech
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Preservation Works Ltd. demonstrates cleaning masonry with ThermaTech, an English cleaning system that uses superheated water to safely remove paint and other coatings as well as carbon/pollution deposits from delicate masonry surfaces. This machine uses high-quality, recyclable materials, reducing reliance on harsh chemicals and boosting the performance of milder, environmentally friendly, age...
Felt Brush Finish - American Clay Plaster
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Heritage and ornamental plasterer, Patrick Webb, instructs on the finer techniques of finishing American Clay plaster after install. As water evaporates from the clay, there are voids left where the water once was. This process of introducing just enough water to moisten the clay allows us to work the clay back into the voids to attain the desired finish. Looks beautiful! Thanks for your expert...
American Clay plaster application at The Sustainability Institute Charleston, SC
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Students from the American College of the Building Arts learn to work with clay plaster from certified American Clay applicators at The Sustainability Institute in Charleston, SC.
Blarney Castle Lime Kiln Exploring
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A visit to Blarney Castle and the lime kiln ruins on the castle grounds. A chance to see an old lime kiln up close. Many of the kilns in Pennsylvania are virtually the same as this one.
Learning How to Spot Repoint Brick: Matching Lime Mortar and Matching Mortar Profiles
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West Chester, PA: A brief record of Preservation Works Ltd. matching new mortar to an 1890 Queen Anne Victorian and what it takes to find a replacement mortar that blends with the original in every aspect.
How Caulk Causes Damage To Brick And Why Repointing is the Right Solution
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In this video, we show the damage that can be caused by applying caulk to lime mortar masonry.
Historic Restoration in Philadelphia's Elfreth's Alley
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Historic Restoration in Philadelphia's Elfreth's Alley
American Clay Plaster: Final Compression (My Christmas 2009 Project)
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American Clay Plaster: Final Compression (My Christmas 2009 Project)
Repointing Brick: The Basic Techniques of Safe Mortar Removal
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Repointing Brick: The Basic Techniques of Safe Mortar Removal
American Clay Plaster Demonstration
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American Clay Plaster Demonstration
About Masonry Heaters
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About Masonry Heaters
European Fireplace
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European Fireplace
Lime Mortar Repointing: The Basic Techniques for Restoring Historic Brick Homes
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Lime Mortar Repointing: The Basic Techniques for Restoring Historic Brick Homes

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  • @EdwardPlandowski
    @EdwardPlandowski 2 місяці тому

    Very cool, thank you for sharing!

  • @peterfcoyle9127
    @peterfcoyle9127 4 місяці тому

    Did You use lime mortar?

  • @gary24752
    @gary24752 4 місяці тому

    Without getting into the specifics of the mortar all the rest of the video is mute.

  • @CaryBurke
    @CaryBurke 6 місяців тому

    What a great job😊

  • @bobwhelk2115
    @bobwhelk2115 6 місяців тому

    What is a daub?

  • @tracyfontana432
    @tracyfontana432 7 місяців тому

    Small world - I’m researching how to repair the mortar in our old warehouse in the Gothic quarter of Barcelona and your videos sent me to check out the Tigre products! Gracias!

  • @jenniferkovaleski2604
    @jenniferkovaleski2604 10 місяців тому

    Is there a best way to remove cement mortar? Trying to reuse bricks from a 1980s house.

  • @michaelorrell1839
    @michaelorrell1839 10 місяців тому

    48 over 24 sash, wow! Were they just painted? That's a lot of weight on the upper meeting rail. Nice job.

  • @finchy3394
    @finchy3394 11 місяців тому

    What sand did you use. Building sand or sharp sand?

    • @quantumofconscience6538
      @quantumofconscience6538 4 місяці тому

      On the real historic buildings with Lime putty, I think the sand is more course and not super fine.

  • @bertyaustin
    @bertyaustin 11 місяців тому

    So half-cleaning

  • @elleondejuda4681
    @elleondejuda4681 Рік тому

    I did tuckpoint in my house built in the 60 s I used brixment cement, should I be concern on having the same problem? Brixment type N For tuck point Thanks for the reply

    • @PreservationWorks
      @PreservationWorks 11 місяців тому

      Most likely by the 1960s the bricks used to build your house were substantially harder than the ones in this video which are from 1880's. Harder bricks can withstand harder mortar. Older bricks need a lime based mortar because they are softer. First you need to know how hard your bricks are and then you can determine if the mortar is correct or not. If the bricks are showing damage but the mortar isn't that is a sure sign of a problem.

  • @anthonydefex777
    @anthonydefex777 Рік тому

    Interested to know how much easy the mortar needs to come off if I take a flat head screw driver and drag it hard on the mortar, if I'm able to get out a few small grains of mortar is the mortar considered weak and crumbing? Thanks in advance. In your video just by touching the mortar, it all comes off, which is too easy.

    • @PreservationWorks
      @PreservationWorks 11 місяців тому

      No, not generally if it's just a few grains but it depends what type of mortar it is. Cement mortar and lime mortars age differently.

    • @anthonydefex777
      @anthonydefex777 11 місяців тому

      @@PreservationWorks thanks for your feedback

  • @WallaceRoseVincent
    @WallaceRoseVincent Рік тому

    What's clay plaster used on? Adobe walls? Compacted earthen walls?

    • @PreservationWorks
      @PreservationWorks 11 місяців тому

      You can use clay plaster on any earthen walls. The walls of this building are made of light clay straw, coated in 2 coats of NHL 2 lime plaster that was rodded flat, and then the American Clay plaster was applied to that. There were some dry wall interior walls as well.

    • @WallaceRoseVincent
      @WallaceRoseVincent 11 місяців тому

      @@PreservationWorks Thank you so much. I want to attend your workshop. It's a bit of a distance from New Mexico. 😊

  • @elleondejuda4681
    @elleondejuda4681 Рік тому

    Hi . What color did you get from this mortar when dry ? Do you need to treat the mortar after apply on wall to prevent cracking etc ? Can you help with this on a video etc Thanks

    • @PreservationWorks
      @PreservationWorks 11 місяців тому

      The color was a lavender hued brown which matched the stone. To prevent cracking and failure you need to keep NHL mortar damp for 72 hours minimally after installation.

  • @jyotishmargdarshan352
    @jyotishmargdarshan352 Рік тому

    While repointing and filling of big cracks in very old walls of natural stones, which will be more stronger and durable only lime without mixing sand or any other things or Lime mixed with same quantity of sand or double quantity sand then Lime ? I want to make my very old building more strong and durable. Please guide me

  • @gary24752
    @gary24752 Рік тому

    So if someone wants to apply a stucco to this brick what kind of stucco does it have to be? I am assuming that it cannot be a portland cement/sand mix but a NHL 3.5/sand mix.

  • @despoticmusic
    @despoticmusic Рік тому

    Wow - I’ll never say I can’t point again…. That looks a seriously rough/rushed finish. 😂

  • @tommo4k
    @tommo4k Рік тому

    Very useful information, thank you.

  • @rollandjoeseph
    @rollandjoeseph Рік тому

    I'm in need of repointing my historic 1870s foundation and learned alot from you videos, thx. I now know to use a nhl3.5 to do the job. Is it possible to purchase pre-mixed 5g buckets of this lime mortar mix?

    • @PreservationWorks
      @PreservationWorks Рік тому

      @powerofpositive I edited the response: Lime Works does sell a mortar mix using St Astier and various sands and pigments. We do not sell or use mortar mix but we do sell some alternatives to St. Astier that are different in their natural color, set times, and workability. Tigre nhl 3.5 for example is close to the color of butter and great for pointing mortar around here in PA, we can match mortar generally with just sand modification, it’s very close to what was here in olden days. Lafarge 2.0 is very white and excellent for plastering. Anyway, hope this helps clarify.

  • @MrCobbsalad
    @MrCobbsalad Рік тому

    v good. does this work on red sandstone too? any idea how expensive the machine is? Thanks

  • @mandolinman2006
    @mandolinman2006 Рік тому

    I have a question. I'm about to have to do this on an older home. The mortar on it has a red hue like it has red clay mixed in it. Do you know how to recreate that look?

  • @sdoken
    @sdoken Рік тому

    In this video, you are showing a customer that seems to have literally put caulk EVERYWHERE on the mortar, and they seem to have left no area of the mortar uncovered by caulk which obviously trapped moisture perhaps because their mortar was decaying everywhere. I don't know that you'd have the same problem if they put it on a specific area where there is a crack. The moisture can still escape through the surrounding mortar, no?

  • @SheenaRea
    @SheenaRea Рік тому

    Very good information. I made the mistake of using mortar *caulk* in deteriorated/missing mortar joints. After five years, those same joints are now showing signs of moisture trying to get out (small cracks alongside joints). There are cracks in my plaster walls (interior of house) corresponding to those mortar joints. My house is 75 years old. So I'm going to remove the caulk and replace with the hydraulic lime. Never knew how important mortar joints are and how careful we should be replacing them. Thanks so much!! 🙂

  • @mw1460
    @mw1460 Рік тому

    Hi, in terms of vapor permeability ( damp regulation on old brick and mortar walls) is there a difference between NHL5 and NHL 2? I want to plaster a cellar wall.

  • @GMTpointingspecialistsltd
    @GMTpointingspecialistsltd 2 роки тому

    Hi I do lime repointing in the UK What make of NHL 3.5 do you use in the us

    • @marcotemes4886
      @marcotemes4886 Рік тому

      It looks like they are using some nhl from Spain,

  • @randolphcountyasylum2643
    @randolphcountyasylum2643 2 роки тому

    Looks like eyes higher up the wall.

  • @DRJMF1
    @DRJMF1 2 роки тому

    Great organised mixing set up for posting stone walls. What would you recommend to to mix Hot lime mortar for plastering walls (Quicklime slaked with a sand) ? Do I slake before mixing with a paddle mixer, or use a Baron mixer or Roller pan mixer ?

  • @jessicaneal8553
    @jessicaneal8553 2 роки тому

    How do you know if the bricks on a building need a lime mortar or will be fine with a cement mortar? I've got a shed with bricks probably not more than 150 years old...

  • @mickz4601
    @mickz4601 2 роки тому

    Too much water…not much finesse with your trowel..good god ..a massacre

  • @mandyb3267
    @mandyb3267 2 роки тому

    What did you do about the broken/spalled bricks in this wall please? for example, did you replace them all, some or none? If you left some how did you decide and did you give them any treatment? Thank you for great video!

    • @charlottewarburton5488
      @charlottewarburton5488 2 роки тому

      Hi, this is my question aswell? Thanks :)

    • @mandyb3267
      @mandyb3267 2 роки тому

      @@charlottewarburton5488 since this time I have started repointing the bricks on my house. I intend on replacing a lot of them, however, I am also going to try a bit of 'refacing' where they are not too bad. i.e. using brick dust (I have a lot!) and lime mortar to great a new facing to the brick. Not tried it yet, but thought you might be interest.

  • @robertcoleman7047
    @robertcoleman7047 2 роки тому

    Thank you. Exactly what I needed to know! I'm off to mix some mortar.

  • @maartenlaarhoven160
    @maartenlaarhoven160 2 роки тому

    Everybody and their mother seem to add Portland cement. I looked up NHL5 and sand, and found you. I'd love to build a cob house on a stone foundation, cement free. What are your thoughts on stone foundations without cement in the mortar?

    • @Montana_Ranch_Rescue
      @Montana_Ranch_Rescue 2 роки тому

      Go for it! We are building a stone foundation for our log house now with NHL 5 . Cement has its place, but often it is a terrible fit with natural stone/log. The British seem to have understood this for years and years. They don’t allow it’s use on listed historic buildings. America is yet to catch on, I guess?

    • @lordracula2461
      @lordracula2461 Рік тому

      @@Montana_Ranch_Rescue It's not as common as you'd think. Most of our old buildings aren't listed and still get re-pointed with cement

  • @jarofcoffee3169
    @jarofcoffee3169 2 роки тому

    what do you do with brick walls that are so crumbly that the bricks just fall out or can just be pulled off?

    • @thequion
      @thequion 9 місяців тому

      Put your head between your knees and kiss your ass good bye.

  • @mbau
    @mbau 2 роки тому

    I suggest using my device for such works. link in the comment ua-cam.com/users/shortsLTZ4z11udp0?feature=share

  • @WallaceRoseVincent
    @WallaceRoseVincent 2 роки тому

    What about the foundation? Doesn't the NHL 3.5 stay wet too long when it's used underground? How do you protect the NHL 3.5 for a historic foundation of the same type of construction?

    • @PreservationWorks
      @PreservationWorks 2 роки тому

      As long as it has a chance to cure, it should be fine underground; but it really depends on a lot of factors, especially if there are water issues there.

  • @aaronmanley7826
    @aaronmanley7826 2 роки тому

    Sand blasting is not good for the stone takes all the mineral out of the stone so in 50 years time stone will need replacing

    • @PreservationWorks
      @PreservationWorks 2 роки тому

      Agreed- we did not sand blast. We used low pressure with an aggregate yes; it's highly unlikely the stone will need replacing due to this light cleaning.

    • @aaronmanley7826
      @aaronmanley7826 2 роки тому

      Same if it was glass mate just steam clean with it 👍 thermotech is top peace of kit i ues one everyday cleaning grade A listed buildings in the uk

  • @Fabocax
    @Fabocax 2 роки тому

    I found a project with "felted clay plaster" used on the walls. Could it be referring to the technique on this video?

  • @frankbrooker6569
    @frankbrooker6569 2 роки тому

    We would point proud then cover with Hessian sheets n spray to slow the cure then next day we would beat the lime bk into the joint n finish n brush to bring the aggregate to the surface. Kills your hands be careful

  • @AWX02A
    @AWX02A 2 роки тому

    Can use with cement plastering?

  • @plummetplum
    @plummetplum 2 роки тому

    Whoever does this for a living deserves a medal, i'd go mental doing that all day lomg.I'm going to try it on the front of my house, but it's much much smaller than that massive wall in the vid.

  • @BeaPearce
    @BeaPearce 2 роки тому

    Shame you didn't remove the mortar at the same time! That pointing is really unsubtle and in-your-face! It ruins the appearance of the old masonry. A conservationist would have a fit! Not your fault though...

  • @ronatygeredd5135
    @ronatygeredd5135 2 роки тому

    This is very educational. We have four interior exposed brick fireplaces in our 100 year old home in New Orleans. We are DIY because of budget constraints. I’m counting on this series to direct the work. Thank you.

  • @phonefm5
    @phonefm5 2 роки тому

    Good

  • @highgatehandyman6479
    @highgatehandyman6479 2 роки тому

    Get into Venetian mate. Good old Gypsym plaster will dpread that wall in 4-5 hours two coats with a mesh and no cracks. Plastic speed skim to flatten it off with half in half the time.

  • @chrisspallina1487
    @chrisspallina1487 2 роки тому

    Thank you for that information on hardness of mortar and spalling I was always told that type N is sufficient for Brick. But type S is to hard? In the restoration process of an old building I would definitely use the lime mortar. I am a chimney Builder and I come across chimneys all the time with spalling brick sometimes 90% of the chimney is spalling. I always see chimneys that are hundred years old or so last forever with no spalling but newer Masonry gives out a lot quicker. Why the change from lime mortar to cementouse?

  • @peterwong8460
    @peterwong8460 2 роки тому

    Amazing! This is genius's work! Chemical reaction could naturally cook and produce quality product.

  • @Rhino30000
    @Rhino30000 3 роки тому

    Found this video very useful 👌

  • @jeromeduffy9270
    @jeromeduffy9270 3 роки тому

    Very interesting

  • @benjaminbrewer2569
    @benjaminbrewer2569 3 роки тому

    I appreciate the job site music.

  • @keystonerenovation8687
    @keystonerenovation8687 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video and very educational. Exactly what i needed thank you.