Cement is often thought of as a modern material however Portland Cement can be attributed to the 1800’s whilst Roman Cement was considerably earlier. Ornamental architectural cement is most commonly cast and often with ferrous metal supports and fixings. Cast cement supports can vary significantly in construction as well as material and will therefore need to be assessed as a whole.

 

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 the cleaning and water capping of cast cement ornaments to the ferrous metal treatments and hand modelled repairs to ornamental stuccowork.

 

The cleaning of cement 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.

 

The stabilisation of cement can include surface consolidation, grouting, pinning, crack repairs and cappings whilst larger losses can be repaired with moulded casts or hand modelled using armatures and natural cement and lime mortars to match the colour and surface texture. Specialist mortars are also used for repointing, rebedding and protective sheltercoats.