Brick Tinting

Newman Building Solutions – Case Studies relating to brick tinting.

Enquiry From An Impressed Neighbour

In 2015 we carried out extensive work on this property in South West London.

The work included structural repairs, render removal, paint removal and brick restoration comprising both brick refacing and brick tinting.  You can read more about that job here.

Last week we received the following in an email enquiry from a neighbour who lived opposite.  They had observed the work whilst it was being carried out and have seen the results every day over the past 18 months:

“We live opposite the wonderful piece of work you did at [the house opposite ours] last summer and are considering having the paint removed and brick-work restored on our property at no 10.  Could you please arrange for someone to contact me to discuss.”

Facade Restoration Before and After

 

It’s fabulous when your work speaks for itself

🙂

 

Author: Jon Newman
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Categories: Brick Restoration, Brick Tinting, Building and Structural Repairs

Brick Restoration

brick-restoration-sequence

As part of an extensive programme of works at London’s Whipps Cross Hospital, Newman’s are carry out brick restoration to a huge area of wall.

In our opinion brick is the most visually appealing building material.  Unfortunately due to failed mortar, water ingress and years of exposure to the elements, in particular the freeze thaw effects of winter, brick faces can become damaged and unsightly. Read more…

Author: Jon Newman
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Categories: Brick Restoration, Brick Tinting, Building and Structural Repairs, Current Projects

Restored To Its Former Glory – Structural Repairs, Paint Removal and Brick Restoration

restored-victorian-facade

Newman’s were contacted by the owner of this victorian property in Lambeth, London SW2. She had been advised by her insurance company to find a lateral restraint specialist to carry out repairs to the front of the property where lateral movement, cracking and sagging had occurred.

 

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Author: Jon Newman
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Categories: Bowing Walls, Brick Restoration, Brick Tinting, Building and Structural Repairs, Cleaning, Concrete Repair, Crack Diagnosis, Victorian Property Information