Two DIY novices take on the intimidating task of lime mortaring to save a wall on the brink of collapse from a potential roof catastrophe. Lime mortar, as they hilariously explain, not only allows a wall to breathe and eliminates moisture and dampness but is also flexible enough to withstand land movements and temperature fluctuations. The importance of preventing water ingress into stones is emphasized, as water freezing within them can cause disastrous cracks and shattering.
But that’s not all! Our dynamic duo cleverly decides to apply a thick coat of mortar, leaving only the crests of the stones exposed, making it easier to hang pictures on the far-from-flat wall. Now, don’t be fooled, lime mortaring may not be for the faint-hearted, as our novices hilariously recount the massive amount of hard manual labour involved in shifting tons of rubble. They joke about it taking days to dust their house as a result!
However, their efforts are not in vain. They proudly showcase their rock-solid wall, with beams that are now impenetrable to ants, bees, and even pine martin. No more unwanted guests, and definitely no daylight peeking through!
Lime Mortar & Structural Problems
The video takes a surprising turn as our DIY heroes discovered serious structural problems and embarked on the journey to rectify them. Despite the initial shock, they humorously admit it was nothing that could frighten off anyone, apart from the relentless hard graft and some seriously dusty post-repair cleaning sessions.
Five weeks ago, they were oblivious to their impending crisis, only concerned with moving a pesky radiator and getting rid of ghastly wallpaper. Four weeks ago, disaster struck, and they were hit with the reality of their crumbling wall. But fear not, after three days of arduous work, they feel pretty smug and reassured that everything is now totally under control. Not to mention, it’s a cheap and surprisingly enjoyable repair job!
Witness their lime mortaring escapades, as these two DIY novices triumph over adversity and save their wall from the clutches of a potential roof collapse.
Lime Mortaring: DIY Novices Save a Wall from Collapse!
