Architectural ceramics such as terracotta and faience and artificial stone such as Coade Stone and Pulhamite Render are most commonly used for ornamentation and decoration of structures. As a result the aesthetics and legibility of the ornament can be very significant and the appropriate methods and level of conservation will take this into account.

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As well as the long-term preservation, we will always aim to ensure the overall aesthetics of the structure and match any repairs to the original. We are able to identify and provide solutions to the causes of deterioration and decay and for every project, building and object an individual and unique treatment plan is developed and agreed based on initial investigation, analysis, research and initial trials prior to any work commencing.

 

We are able to undertake a variety of different projects from small repairs and lime repointing to ferrous metal treatments, monuments and entire building façades comprising a wide range of services.

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The cleaning of terracotta and artificial stone can involve the removal of dirt and surface deposits including organic growth, sulphation and graffiti or the treatment or removal of ferrous metals, unsuitable previous repairs or inappropriate paint systems and surface coatings which can be disfiguring and accelerate the rate of deterioration.

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The consolidation and stabilisation of architectural ceramics and artificial stone can include surface consolidation, grouting, pinning, capping water traps and fills whilst larger losses can be repaired with replacements or armatures and lime mortars. Losses to decoration can be run, cast or hand modelled to restore the overall aesthetic whilst Pulhamite can be prepped and rendered using colour matched natural cement and lime mortars to match the surface texture.