This barn was formerly used to house the cattle the night before going the abattoir. It has been badly neglected and mis-treated in the last 50 or so years.
By removing the cement mortars, and re pointing in lime mortar this barn can once again breathe.
Removed the cementitious repair
Strongboy for safety.
Interesting ground levels...
Helifix repair to strengthen.
Another cementitious repair removed.
Thermatech cleaning
Poultice to remove the iron oxide stain.
Lime mortar pointing
Lime plastered