Protecting your stones from wear and to reduce mortar decay is vital for the long life and beauty of your stonework.  Over time, weathering takes its toll on your stonemasonry and you will need to make repairs more often. The four major causes of stone wear and tear are: Water penetration Frost Pollutants Crystallisation of soluble salts Your stonework's structure is the main piece in making sure you protect your stones from decay.  Allowing for a strong structure using mortar, like Lithomex, improves your stones ability to defy decay. The issue with natural weathering Over the course of a decade, your stones will go through many cycles of wetting and drying.  During these cycles, the weather will chip away at your stones and pointings' integrity. You will see your … [Read more...]