I have a rubble stone foundation. I would like to turn the area into a workshop, but it continualy is full of dust, apparently from the mortar. Any ideas on how to deal with this?
Edited 3/13/2008 10:47 pm ET by markpsy
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Edited 3/13/2008 10:47 pm ET by markpsy
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not sure what you mean by
rubble stone, dry laid stone maybe ?
I've found tuckpointing and applying
a masonry sealer works well.
markpsy,
Explain about the dust, is it because the mortor is crumbling between the stones? or is it because a really complete dusting and cleaning job hasn't been done?
If the mortor is crumbling then you need to address that before anything else is done.. Tuck pointing is what you will need to do to correct it. If you have it done and the place is dark an inaccessable you will be shocked by the prices you are quoted. If it's well lit and easily accessable with plenty of room to stage materials and work the price will be more reasonable..(still plenty expensive)
If it's just because a complete dusting and cleaning hasn't been done then do that seal the stone with a sealant ( I love the look of a rubble wall and would use clear but that means you will need more light than if you paint it white)..