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Repointing terminology


LaRue

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Would like to have the cottage repointed but not to show all the stonework. Have seen a lot of houses which have just say 20% of stonework showing, almost like in between pointing and rendering. Any idea what this style might be called?
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I think FA is quite right. Here in 17 they tend to leave most of the stone face showing having been wire-brushed or sandblasted. A seam is then created around the edges of each stone. The whole effect looks almost like a giant patchwork quilt. The stone here is mainly limestone which when cleaned-up goes back to a creamy white colour.

Tim

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