jason.p
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This is an, as yet, unresolved problem with work being done on a Georgian Mansion. The render has been taken off and is not to be replaced. This leaves a big (varying) gap between window frames and stonework (over an inch in places). For mainly aesthetic reasons all ideas so far are unacceptable, these include:
1. A 45 degree angled fillet.( To cover the widest gap, this would be too "obtrusive")
2. Render the reveal, feathered out to edge with a lime mortar . (would be a different colour to stonework and stand out)
3. Thin hardwood cover strips then burnt sand mastic seal.
The gaps are being filled flush with haired lime (and/or hemp lime depending on size) but this does not seal the frame with the stone.
Unfortunately, limewashing the stonework is not wanted.
Short of replacing all the windows with ones which fit, has anyone got any other ideas?
(I've attempted to attach a photo to illustrate!)
This is an, as yet, unresolved problem with work being done on a Georgian Mansion. The render has been taken off and is not to be replaced. This leaves a big (varying) gap between window frames and stonework (over an inch in places). For mainly aesthetic reasons all ideas so far are unacceptable, these include:
1. A 45 degree angled fillet.( To cover the widest gap, this would be too "obtrusive")
2. Render the reveal, feathered out to edge with a lime mortar . (would be a different colour to stonework and stand out)
3. Thin hardwood cover strips then burnt sand mastic seal.
The gaps are being filled flush with haired lime (and/or hemp lime depending on size) but this does not seal the frame with the stone.
Unfortunately, limewashing the stonework is not wanted.
Short of replacing all the windows with ones which fit, has anyone got any other ideas?
(I've attempted to attach a photo to illustrate!)
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