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K&S Restorations are a dedicated team with years of experience in the industry. Using both traditional and modern techniques, we aim to achieve the highest standard in stonemasonry, plaster work, pointing and restoration. KSRS are registered trade specialists with the heritage council of Western Australia.

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K&S Heritage Conservation & Restoration

K&S Restorations are a dedicated team with years of experience in the industry. Using both traditional and modern techniques, we aim to achieve the highest standard in stonemasonry, plaster work, pointing and restoration. KSRS are registered trade specialists with the heritage council of Western Australia.

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Published On - April 12, 2021

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Types of Brick Pointing

There are many different types and styles brick pointing. Some are purely aesthetic, and some serve a practical service. Below are some examples of different styles of pointing for different restoration jobs.Names of pointing styles differ so I’ve included Pictures along with various names for...
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Published On - May 1, 2018

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Lime Mortar vs Cement Mortar

Lime Mortar has been used as a binder for stones and brick, and as a plaster or render, for thousands of years. The knowledge of its properties and how to use it has only been lost to current practice in the last 100 years. Almost all buildings constructed before 1900 will have been built using [&he...
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Published On - May 1, 2018

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The History of Stonemasonry

Since man had the ability to make and use tools, stonemasonry has existed. This meticulous craft of shaping rocks into precise geometrical shapes and arranging them accurately has created many historical structures that still stand today, such as the Taj Mahal and the Egyptian Pyramids. The process ...
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