Natural stone facing provides a traditional and attractive finish to a new building. The materials used and the completed look of the stonework depends upon location and client preference, however there may well also be a local authority planning aspect to the type and appearance of the stonework.

The pictures above show limestone facing with & without pointing. Leaving out the pointing gives a “dry stone” effect but with no loss of strength or water intrusion. Different types of stone can be used to give a variety of pleasing colours and effects while providing first class weather proofing.

Weathered blue slate has been used here to give a rustic edge to a modern building- in this case a new school. Again the back edge of the stones are mortared in giving a dry stone look.