Sill - Repair Sandstone Window

The before vs. after on this sandstone window sill repair. ✨

We recently repaired this weathered sandstone window sill: ❌ Deep cracks, spalling (flaking surface), and water ingress. ✅ The fix: 1️⃣ Raked out old, failed mortar. 2️⃣ Applied a breathable stone repair mortar. 3️⃣ Reshaped the profile to match the original. 4️⃣ Finished with a water-repellent (but breathable) sealer. repair sandstone window sill

🛠️ Restoring, not replacing. This sandstone window sill was showing its age—cracks, flaking, and weather damage. A deep clean, careful epoxy filling, and a specialist stone repair have given it a new lease on life. Cheaper than a full replacement and retains the original character. 🙌 The before vs

Repairing original stone always beats replacing with new. It keeps the soul of the building intact. ✅ The fix: 1️⃣ Raked out old, failed mortar

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Differential weathering had caused deep surface loss (up to 20mm) and hairline fractures threatening the sill's integrity.

A structurally sound, great-looking sill for a fraction of the cost of replacement. Sandstone can almost always be saved if caught in time.