Lime Pointing (part 2) Application and finishing of lime mortar pointing.

The joints are fully raked out. Here we show how we apply the mortar to the wall to create a good adhesion of mortar in the joint, and how we dress the mortar up to create the finished look of the mortar. The carbonification process via hydrolosis is also explained.

[stevepicchi]

You don’t hold your knowledge back. Thank you for this incredible education!

[steevew]

I'm an electrical engineer by trade, I seriously underestimated the skill required and how time consuming pointing a wall is. You make it look so easy. I'm finding it very satisfying learning how to point from your videos and putting into action. Thank you

[davidgrecic]

Great video's. I'm a total novice. Have struggled to get a tradesman so having to do it myself. Fantastic information and really easy to follow. Thanks again

[jeztickles]

You Sir are a fucking knowledgeable legend! Take a bow 🙇‍♀️

[bengray]

Reading through some of the comments here, I have to say that D Porter is a natural teacher/instructor. He explains clearly and demonstrates well. However, the key things are in my view (as someone who has worked in teacher education and education for the past 30 years) is that he explains why you need to do the things he is demonstrating (not just what to do), he explains at a level where non-specialists can understand (and this is not always easy) and he has this enthusiasm for his work and subject areas which is almost infectious. I hope he will continue with this great work....

[Brockstonepavingpros]

Hello mate, enjoyed the video thank you.
Would you recommend using an plasticiser when laying a brick? Got some hand made brick to lay 👍🏼
Thanks mate
Matty

[ronleemans]

I really appreciate the real understanding of the materials here. Such expertise very logically explained. To see that level of craft and artisanal skill raises my spirits. Bring on apprenticeships with this level of knowledge. Government be aware that these skills must be supported. Method so well explained. Thank you.

[krisjenkins]

Great video. This is the standard that tradesmen should aspire to be! Doing things right. Explaining everything. Teaching everyone.
Going to have a go myself now :)

[artois]

I hope you have an apprentice, these skills and work ethic should be passed on.

[davidleach]

Got a barn to do and this video is super useful. Great communicator. Thank you.

[tonyalways]

Beautiful work and fabulous explanation 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[rickpalmer]

The most explicit video I’ve ever looked at on any subject in YT. This chap knows his job and can explain it in great detail, excellent!

[Okie-Tom]

Very nice demonstration! Nice close ups as well! Thank you!

[markcoulthard]

Very educational. Only bit I don’t get is why does it only carbonate to about 25mm. What happens when a wall is built from scratch. Does that mean that the mortar doesn’t carbonate the full depth of the bed?

[Benzknees]

Great degree of detail! I hate to think how difficult it was to remove the old render & mortar without damaging the soft stone.

And the use of weep vents in that way is v.unusual. Are they the standard ones used to drain cavity trays, or more like the porous tube idea but with holes in the sides to let the moisture enter?

[tomgargrave]

Probably the best lime pointing video on YouTube. Nice one guys. Only thing I would question is the filling stones, in my experience not necessary on such small joints. Putty or NHl ?

[Simply_Ryan]

3:17
How soon can you paint freshly pointed bricks

[SimonLloydGuitar]

This was perfect thank you. Ive got a very old stone house that requires pointing. Ive had a new roof and my builder was going to do it but he's an absolute spanner and simply would not listen when i told him it needed lime. It even got a bit heated so u told him id do it.

[IzzytheBricky]

Really really good video! I've got a good 200 year old wall to point and I've never used lime before..or repointed such an old wall..hopefully I'll be able to use some of your advice and knowledge to get the job done

[chrisstreet]

Nice video very useful. Im looking at having to remove a whole pile of Portland cement pointing and repoint in lime to solve a damp issue so something like this is exceptionally useful, even if the thoughts of taking half the mortar out the wall makes me think its going to just fall down on me!

Top video and explanations. Very much appreciated.