Comment 106519

By A.W. (anonymous) | Posted December 02, 2014 at 17:52:53

Forgive me if this sounds like spam, but I carve stone for building purposes, what is called a "banker mason" in the trade. People who do this work still exist, they are in very short supply, but they do exist. The problem with most buildings made from cut stone is the lack of knowledge in how to properly maintain it, ie mortar mixes for pointing the work, cleaning pollution etc. and the cost of replacing it should it fail. The fact of the matter is that it is extremely expensive to replace or even re tool. I am having an uphill battle in our part of the world finding anyone who even knows that this work needs to be done, let alone pay for it. This is a subject near and dear to my heart, but always angers me when brought up, people always want their beautiful cut stone buildings and lament at their loss, (rightly so,) and I could help the public out... yet I'm here on a Tuesday afternoon at my dining room table unemployed lurking the internet. I know my problem is not unique and forgive me if I sound bitter, I just came across this forum on my travels on google images (looking for inspiration,) and needed to vent. Grateful that you're letting me vent, all the best to you out there in Hamilton.

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