TAYLOR MADE HERITAGE RESTORATION
PROJECTS
A selection of recent heritage restoration work carried out across South Australia.
Each project is approached with a focus on using the right materials and methods to suit the building — ensuring long-term performance, not just appearance.
Stone Cottage Restoration
Burra, SA
This project involves restoring sections of a historic stone cottage that had deteriorated over time. Previous repairs using cement-based materials had caused moisture issues and damage to the surrounding stone.
All cement was carefully removed and replaced with traditional lime mortar, allowing the building to breathe and function properly again. Damaged areas were rebuilt to match the original construction.
Scope of Works
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Partial stone rebuilding
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Lime mortar repointing
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Crack stabilisation
Stone Wall Repointing
Norwood, SA
This project involved repointing a stone wall where the existing mortar had failed and been replaced in areas with cement.
The incorrect materials were removed and replaced with a lime mortar mix matched to the original colour and texture. This restored both the appearance and performance of the wall.
Scope of Works
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Removal of failed mortar
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Full repointing in lime mortar
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Colour matching to existing
Station Buildings
Quondong, SA
Ongoing heritage works at Quondong station buildings, focusing on maintaining and restoring original stone structures.
Works include repairing deteriorated masonry and carrying out repointing using traditional lime mortars suited to the building.
Scope of Works
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Stone repairs
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Lime mortar repointing
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General maintenance and conservation
Stonework Restoration
Woodside, SA
This project involved the restoration of stone masonry in Woodside, where sections of the wall had deteriorated and previous repairs had begun to fail.
All unsuitable materials were removed and replaced with traditional lime mortar, matched to the original colour and texture. This restored both the appearance and performance of the masonry.
The project has now been completed, with the building repaired using materials appropriate to its original construction.
Scope of Works
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Repointing
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Surface repairs
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Removal of failed mortar
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Lime mortar application
Stonework Restoration
Hawker,
SA
This project involved the restoration of a historic stone cottage in Hawker, where sections of the masonry had deteriorated over time.
All unsuitable materials were carefully removed, with damaged areas stabilised and rebuilt where required. The building was then repointed using traditional lime mortar, matched to the original construction in both colour and texture.
The project has now been completed using materials and methods appropriate to the building, restoring both its appearance and long-term performance.
Scope of Works
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Partial stone rebuilding
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Lime mortar repointing
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Removal of failed and incompatible materials
