What knowledge or accreditation do we have to back up what we do? Does it matter? This article explores some of the steps we take so that we are increasing our knowledge and application every step of the way. Also how that improves relations with architects and stonemasons. It is true that there is little in the way of a formal apprenticeship or course that can be taken to learn about cleaning or restoring stone. Yet we often find ourselves in a niche that stone masons do not

We've discussed sandstone before. Lets discuss it again. You will see images like the ones in today's blog all over city centres. The...

Graffiti is a cruel and persistent blight. How best to deal with it? Should I just paint over it? The Pros and Cons of Painting Over...

We provide a specialist graffiti removal service designed specifically to support national Facilities Management (FM) companies operating...

The equipment and expertise we employ has a variety of uses due to its gentle approach to cleaning. In this case; a unit used as a...

Understanding Graffiti Shadowing or Ghosting What is Graffiti Shadowing or Ghosting? Graffiti Ghosting on Sandstone Graffiti shadowing,...

Graffiti on historic buildings in Scotland poses a threat to the nation’s rich architectural heritage. Many of these structures, from...

Masonry paint applied to stone work is can be for a number of reasons. However, most often, it carried out as a cheap or economical fix. Usually masking a problem, and in so doing, creating a bigger one. What do we mean? Certainly at one time, painted masonry was fashionable, and had some limited practicalities. For example, it provided a bright, clean finish! It also allowed algae and dirt to be manually cleaned off more easily before the advent of suitable washing methods.

Athelstaneford in East Lothian is the birthplace of Scotland's national flag - the St Andrew's Cross or Saltire. Legend has it that the...

DOFF cleaning is an extremely effective method for cleaning historic sandstone buildings in Scotland. There are several reasons why it is...

Exterior building cleaning is a vital aspect of property maintenance that offers numerous benefits. From enhancing the visual appeal to...

Sandstone is used extensively as a building material throughout Scotland. In fact, it has been used since prehistoric times. Why? Most types of sandstone are reasonably resistant to weathering, easy to fashion and cut. It is an attractive material, giving a light and airy aesthetic. This is evident in locations such as Edinburgh's New Town World Heritage Site and Glasgow's West end, with its striking red sandstone. What of cleaning and restoring sandstone? We are all familia

Graffiti can be such a blight on communities. Left unchecked, it attracts further tags and attempts, on a more frequent basis. This can...