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Phil explains how the moisture movement in the listed stone masonry wall is trapped within the building. The damp walls is now causing stone Decay to the surface of the masonry. The listed building has not been covered since the fire 2 years ago. The wet walls have been saturated with rain water. Now we have installed a temporary roof to the building the damp walls are drying out. This is causing the salts within the damp wall to mobilize. These salts are migrating to the surface of the stone. Because the listed building has been pointing with cement mortar the moisture has to evaporate through the stone causing a sandy - dusty surface detereation of the masonry. If the stone had been pointed with a lime based mortar the lime mortar would allow the moisture to pass thought it as it more breathable than the cement pointing.
Stone Decay Explained on Damp Masonry Stone Wall
Site tools using today restorating a pair of 400 year old Doors. We seem to have all the Dewalt tools on site.
Restoration of 400 year old Doors - Dewalt Tools everywhere
38. Link to 1st Video https://youtu.be/ilE7jzpVnfU?si=xdk70K_iWpOAlrc9 Welcome to the second installment of our three-part video series documenting the expert restoration and rebuilding of one of the UK’s largest church pinnacles. In this video, the skilled stone masons and heritage construction team from @UKRestorationServices demonstrate the intricate process of reconstructing historic masonry at the top of a monumental church tower.🏗️ Using a high-capacity crane, we carefully lifted hand-carved masonry stones—crafted by our experienced craftsmen and stonemasons—to the summit of the scaffolded church tower. With safety and precision, the team employed lifting straps and stone eyelets to securely place each carved stone at its final position.🧱 Each masonry section was set in place using lime mortar, acting as a traditional separation and bedding layer to allow breathability and flexibility—essential in historic building conservation. Anti-rotation pins were installed using a combination of resin and cement grout, and a stainless steel central pin was secured with lime-based grout to ensure long-lasting structural stability.🔩 Once all the carved pinnacle stones were installed, the team carried out detailed lime pointing, restoring the stonework’s integrity while remaining faithful to traditional conservation practices.🔑 Featured Restoration Techniques & Keywords Stone mason UKChurch pinnacle reconstructionHistoric building restorationLime mortar beddingHeritage stonework repairConservation constructionTraditional masonry techniquesScaffolded church restorationStone carving and liftingAnti-rotation pin installationStainless steel reinforcement in stoneMasonry pointing with lime mortarUK Restoration Services projectCrane lifting for church masonryHistoric church pinnacle rebuild👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for updates on our stone masonry projects and to see the full three-part series on this incredible heritage building restoration!#StoneMason #HeritageRestoration #ChurchRepair #MasonryWork #UKRestorationServices #HistoricBuildingConservation #TraditionalCraftsmanship #LimeMortar #PinnacleRebuild #ConstructionUKShare this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/HHE_cBsmAy8 Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1Social Media --------------------- https://www.facebook.com/ukrestorationservices https://www.instagram.com/ukrestorationservices/ https://twitter.com/UKRestoration https://www.linkedin.com/company/2559882/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices showing Masonry Repairs https://youtu.be/C78zDeF2U8k https://youtu.be/YEHoGs9xzw8?si=qe1HmlVcqF9cdo0q https://youtu.be/5ORTBR2uQ3Y?si=njtBVZhdFuuEfIyxWebsite & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1 #restoration #limestone #stonecarving #stonemasonry #construction #heritage #restoration #constructionlife #constructionsite #worldheritage #unescoworldheritage #underconstruction #culturalheritage #stonemasonry #listedbuilding #constructionworker #constructionindustry #constructions #heritagemonth #heritagearchitecture #heritagecrafts #constructionprojects #constructiontechnology
38. Part 2 - Rebuilding One of the Largest Masonry Pinnacles in the UK
37. First of 3 YouTube videos showing how we rebuilt a huge pinnacle on the church tower in Scunthorpe. We used the some of the original limestone pinnacle pieces however, some sections had to be recarved. In this video we look at the original church pinnacles. Phil talks about how the pinnacle is fitted to the church tower. The restoration team used a core drill to drill down 2m in the existing pinnacle. The pinnacle sections were also drilled.Share this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/ilE7jzpVnfU Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1Social Media --------------------- https://www.facebook.com/ukrestorationservices https://www.instagram.com/ukrestorationservices/ https://twitter.com/UKRestoration https://www.linkedin.com/company/2559882/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices showing Masonry Repairs https://youtu.be/C78zDeF2U8k https://youtu.be/YEHoGs9xzw8?si=qe1HmlVcqF9cdo0q https://youtu.be/5ORTBR2uQ3Y?si=njtBVZhdFuuEfIyxWebsite & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1 #restoration #limestone #stonecarving #stonemasonry #construction #heritage #restoration #constructionlife #constructionsite #worldheritage #unescoworldheritage #underconstruction #culturalheritage #stonemasonry #listedbuilding #constructionworker #constructionindustry #constructions #heritagemonth #heritagearchitecture #heritagecrafts #constructionprojects #constructiontechnology
37. Part 1 - Rebuilding the Pinnacle - Core Drilling base of Huge Church Pinnacle
36. Phil and team continue the Roof Capola restoration in Manchester. The team us a resin and stainless steel bars to bond the Pine timber posts of the Capola back together. The balustrade was glued into the posts as the whole framework was lowered on the sub-structure. Our team of restoration contractors working in Manchester restoring heritage and historic buildings and structures. We unfortunately didn't get any film footage of the leadwork going onto the dome, however we did get some of the leadwork on the lower deck. The whole timberwork has been painted in a white paint.Share this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/nkjMnSW9ZMY Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1Social Media --------------------- https://www.facebook.com/ukrestorationservices https://www.instagram.com/ukrestorationservices/ https://twitter.com/UKRestoration https://www.linkedin.com/company/2559882/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices showing Timber Repairs https://youtu.be/C78zDeF2U8k https://youtu.be/YEHoGs9xzw8?si=qe1HmlVcqF9cdo0q https://youtu.be/5ORTBR2uQ3Y?si=njtBVZhdFuuEfIyxWebsite & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1 #restoration #limestone #stonecarving #stonemasonry #construction #heritage #restoration #constructionlife #constructionsite #worldheritage #unescoworldheritage #underconstruction #culturalheritage #stonemasonry #listedbuilding #constructionworker #constructionindustry #constructions #heritagemonth #heritagearchitecture #heritagecrafts #constructionprojects #constructiontechnology
36. Part 3 - Historic Capola built on site
35. Phil and Luke are on site working for the 2nd day in the heritage roof Capola in Manchester. We stripped the leadwork from the base of the Capola, we believe the lead to be the original when the Capola was constructed. Once the Leadwork has been removed we carefully removed the battens to reveal the rotten timber structural post to the Capola. All four structural post had rotten to a very dangerous level. The water had passed through the timber joints onto the post and allowed to decay the structural timbers. We cut away the posts which had a Tennon from the horizontal beams. We also cut off the tenon's.Share this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/_x8IBRpfqjE Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1Social Media --------------------- https://www.facebook.com/ukrestorationservices https://www.instagram.com/ukrestorationservices/ https://twitter.com/UKRestoration https://www.linkedin.com/company/2559882/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices showing Timber Repairs https://youtu.be/C78zDeF2U8k https://youtu.be/YEHoGs9xzw8?si=qe1HmlVcqF9cdo0q https://youtu.be/5ORTBR2uQ3Y?si=njtBVZhdFuuEfIyxWebsite & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1 #restoration #limestone #stonecarving #stonemasonry #construction #heritage #restoration #constructionlife #constructionsite #worldheritage #unescoworldheritage #underconstruction #culturalheritage #stonemasonry #listedbuilding #constructionworker #constructionindustry #constructions #heritagemonth #heritagearchitecture #heritagecrafts #constructionprojects #constructiontechnology
35. Part 2 - Historic Roof Capola - How Rotten are the Structural Posts?
34. Phil takes this old RB10 heritage excavator to Euro Auctions. Our truck was loaded with the excavator early morning. The excavator is not working and it had to be dragged on and off thee trucks trailer. The jib section and bucket was loaded onto the hookloader truck. When arrived at Euro auction the excavator was unloaded by a telehandler. We then collected items of machinery we bought from the previous auction. We bought a small loading shovel, tracked dumper, trommel buckets and a log grab.Share this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/GOuZUkU-A5s Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1Social Media --------------------- https://www.facebook.com/ukrestorationservices https://www.instagram.com/ukrestorationservices/ https://twitter.com/UKRestoration https://www.linkedin.com/company/2559882/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices showing Excavators & Machinery https://youtu.be/o_hBNnRhNXQ?si=C1zb_jIGpvIwwn0I https://youtu.be/2YiKTb8Agv0?si=d2zvy2IhR_R-4gXU https://youtu.be/3JOiejBycVw?si=fa9zYlVUClYa4B1S https://youtu.be/3aNV8eTS48M?si=3BLtxCdeD-5KbVQaWebsite & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1 #restoration #limestone #stonecarving #stonemasonry #construction #heritage #restoration #constructionlife #constructionsite #worldheritage #unescoworldheritage #underconstruction #culturalheritage #stonemasonry #listedbuilding #constructionworker #constructionindustry #constructions #heritagemonth #heritagearchitecture #heritagecrafts #constructionprojects #constructiontechnology
34. Taking this Old 10RB Excavator / Hoe to the Machinery Sale
33. We are at Turton Tower Nr Blackburn, Darwen Bolton area of Lancashire. Phil is working on restoring the old main Oak entrance doors. Over the years the doors have need restoring. The iron hinges have collapsed and the ironmongery is rusty with no protective coating. Bad repair in the past have caused more damage to the Oak Doors. We used the welder to rebuild the door hinges as these had worn due to use. Timber door frame has decayed under the top hinges which needed a Oak Indent. The bottom two hinges had been cut off and loose. Once the Restoration work had been completed we used some Raw Linseed Oil to feed the Oak wood.Share this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/C78zDeF2U8k Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1Social Media --------------------- https://www.facebook.com/ukrestorationservices https://www.instagram.com/ukrestorationservices/ https://twitter.com/UKRestoration https://www.linkedin.com/company/2559882/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices showing Timber Work https://youtu.be/YEHoGs9xzw8?si=qe1HmlVcqF9cdo0q https://youtu.be/5ORTBR2uQ3Y?si=njtBVZhdFuuEfIyxWebsite & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1 #restoration #limestone #stonecarving #stonemasonry #construction #heritage #restoration #constructionlife #constructionsite #worldheritage #unescoworldheritage #underconstruction #culturalheritage #stonemasonry #listedbuilding #constructionworker #constructionindustry #constructions #heritagemonth #heritagearchitecture #heritagecrafts #constructionprojects #constructiontechnology
33. How we Restore these 15th Century Oak Doors in 1 Day
Last day onsite at Ushaw. The chapel now has the temporary roof covering the historic building. The building is Listed Grade 2* and was designed by Pugin. Phil is onsite for the last day collecting the MEWP and Telehandler. We took a mini excavator to dig out a channel in the access road we installed. We also had to find an old water pipe and disconnect the old lead pipe. We loaded the truck with the MEWP, telehandler, excavator and a 2 ton concrete block. The chapel has a huge scaffolding round the building. The scaffold is support a temporary roof which is built from scaffolding.Share this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/K9tuJzqOALc Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1Social Media --------------------- https://www.facebook.com/ukrestorationservices https://www.instagram.com/ukrestorationservices/ https://twitter.com/UKRestoration https://www.linkedin.com/company/2559882/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices showing Machinery on the Farmhouse Project https://youtu.be/qzy_5uRS9Bo?si=yecVUDfGAn3iM69O https://youtu.be/hjK8XAF4oxI?si=qjD52NBo7bkOGB0i https://youtu.be/2YiKTb8Agv0?si=YcEyWxvvIQNAT39XWebsite & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1 #restoration #limestone #stonecarving #stonemasonry #construction #heritage #restoration #constructionlife #constructionsite #worldheritage #unescoworldheritage #underconstruction #culturalheritage #stonemasonry #listedbuilding #constructionworker #constructionindustry #constructions #heritagemonth #heritagearchitecture #heritagecrafts #constructionprojects #constructiontechnology
32. Chapel Saved - Temporary Roof now covers Fire Damaged Pugin Chapel
Trucking taking Tractor to Claas, MEWP to Durham #claas #truck #trucking
Massive Scaffolding Setup for Historic Restoration! This project required an enormous scaffolding structure, built to safely access and restore this historic building. With the building’s unstable condition, a complex setup was essential to provide secure working platforms while ensuring the structure remained protected throughout the process.Share this Video with friends and family: • https://youtu.be/9IJEPJEb2e4 Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestora...Social Media --------------------- / ukrestorationservices / ukrestorationservices / ukrestoration / 2559882 / ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices showing structural engineering work • 11th Century English Castle Repairs -... • 5. How did this barn not COLLASPE????... • Support installation to Timber Framed... • Structural Supports for Historic TheatreWebsite & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestora...
31. MASSIVE scaffolding covering Fire Damaged Church
Farmhouse Project Update – Retaining Wall Taking Shape!The retaining walls are really coming together, and the progress so far is looking great! The team has been hard at work, carefully lifting and positioning large stones to build up the structure. Using the CAT excavator with a rotating grab, we’ve been moving and sorting each stone with precision to ensure a solid and well-crafted finish.While there’s still work to be done, you can see it’s starting to come together, with the stone lintels and foundation layers in place. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to build and refine the structure!Share this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/Vs9tWoS_GQo Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below.http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestora... Social Media --------------------- / ukrestorationservices / ukrestorationservices / ukrestoration / 2559882 / ukrestorationservices Other @UKRestorationServices showing Machinery on the Farmhouse Project • Dismantling Massive Stone Wall using ... • 18. Crushing Stone, Brick, Rock & Con... • 7. Installing Land Drains to Field, u... Website & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestora... #restoration #limestone #stonecarving #stonemasonry #construction #heritage #restoration #constructionlife #constructionsite #worldheritage #unescoworldheritage #underconstruction #culturalheritage #stonemasonry #listedbuilding #constructionworker #constructionindustry #constructions #heritagemonth #heritagearchitecture #heritagecrafts #constructionprojects #constructiontechnology
30. BIG Stones for a BIG Wall with a BIG Excavator on the Farmhouse Project
Chilled Saturday stacking rocks with Excavator and Grab #Excavator #Digger #construction
Phil and the team carefully removed the historic cupola from Simpson Memorial Hall in Manchester for restoration. The process required precision and teamwork. The team started by securing the structure and detaching it from the roof, working by hand to ensure no damage to the fragile cupola or the building. Using steady coordination, they carefully guided the off the roof. After a few meticulous adjustments, the cupola was ready to be transported for its much-needed restoration, preserving an important piece of Manchester's history.Share this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/ldNcA79Yrm8 Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1Social Media --------------------- https://www.facebook.com/ukrestorationservices https://www.instagram.com/ukrestorationservices/ https://twitter.com/UKRestoration https://www.linkedin.com/company/2559882/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices showing Timber Repairs https://youtu.be/CZy-d3xU3cg?si=L13SQOl6kdunMdkZ https://youtu.be/YEHoGs9xzw8?si=xhlFuUcyUwQH1xbl https://youtu.be/wDwspIV0Siw?si=k1BeX2xwwXhQRnI9Website & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1 #restoration #limestone #stonecarving #stonemasonry #construction #heritage #restoration #constructionlife #constructionsite #worldheritage #unescoworldheritage #underconstruction #culturalheritage #stonemasonry #listedbuilding #constructionworker #constructionindustry #constructions #heritagemonth #heritagearchitecture #heritagecrafts #constructionprojects #constructiontechnology
29. Part 1 - Historic Roof Cupola - Start of the Restoration in Manchester
Due to the unstable nature of this building we had to collapse the remaining roof section of this historic building. First job of the day was to rebuild the telehandler from arm. The Hydraulic ram had split on the welded seam. A few days before we had removed the ram and repaired in the workshop. The team then started work on the roof section that needed collapsing. We cut the roof truss timbers to help with the collapse. The roof truss was ridged with a rope so we could pull the roof truss over using an excavator. After a few attempts we managed to collapse the roof truss.Share this Video with friends and family: https://youtu.be/CZy-d3xU3cg Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1Social Media --------------------- https://www.facebook.com/ukrestorationservices https://www.instagram.com/ukrestorationservices/ https://twitter.com/UKRestoration https://www.linkedin.com/company/2559882/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ukrestorationservicesOther @UKRestorationServices showing structural engineering work https://youtu.be/S6N9jRjUsY8?si=vh7g_d0Nw1_kKX9y https://youtu.be/YEHoGs9xzw8?si=9dEai-LsVYjxssNy https://youtu.be/TLJ4p31qOmw?si=PETFEsTxT01pgU2D https://youtu.be/aR9yRIUgzDQ?si=w4qXUP62SV96M7NPWebsite & Contact Website - https://www.restoration-services.uk.com Email - media@restoration-services.uk.com Join our Channel - You can subscribe to our channel below. http://www.youtube.com/user/UKRestorationServices?sub_confirmation=1
28. Large Roof Section COLLAPSE on Historic Building
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