Three approaches to flint on one property

01

Matching existing flintwork

Inside the property, the extension met an existing flint wall that needed to continue into the new space.

Flint was selected and laid to reflect the character of the original wall, so the new section would blend with the existing fabric rather than announce itself as an addition.

The work depended on reading the original wall — its stones, jointing and overall feel — and recreating that character in the new length.

02

Restoring the original external flintwork

The existing external flint walls were in poor condition. Dirt and organic matter had built up on the face, and earlier pointing had been carried out in sand-and-cement.

That cement pointing was carefully removed. The walls were washed down, then repointed using a coloured EcoRight lime mortar chosen to suit the masonry.

The intention was not to make an old wall look new. It was to restore clarity and consistency while keeping the age and texture of the original flint: an aged but crisp finish.

03

A contemporary approach to new flintwork

The new extension called for a more contemporary reading of flint.

Selected 3–4 inch knapped sand-and-gravel flint was laid in EcoRight lime mortar with tight, controlled joints. Special corner flints were used at window openings and building edges, where the detailing is most visible.

Because the flint formed part of a modern cavity wall, SureCav trays were incorporated behind the work to help stop mortar falling into the cavity base and to support a clean, durable installation.

The same traditional material; a sharper architectural finish.