Brickwork Restoration Specialist for All Mortar Repair Projects |
Builders and homeowners requiring brickwork and mortar restorations due to age or cement-weak mortar mixes can once again engage the expert in this specialised trade. Austin Catanese has returned to mortar restoration contracting after a period of recuperation following an industrial accident and a business restructure.
Mr. Catanese has resumed business as A&KA Brickwork Restorations and is taking bookings for restoration projects throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area and across Victoria. His pioneering work in mortar replacement and development of special tools for removal of old mortar joints and and injection of new mortar mixes is legendary. Designed to produce the best result with the greatest efficiency, Catanese's special tooling and procedures make even the most extensive restorations worthwhile and restore longevity to brickwork and value to buildings.

Restoration of period home brickwork
Although copied by other companies, none can duplicate exactly the special tools and processes. A great deal of experience is also involved in the preparation of mortar mixes for replacement. The selection of the correct additives and pigments for any particlular project can only be done successfully with the benefit of long term experience.
A&KA Brickwork Restorations undertakes restoration of new brickwork - replacement of substandard mortar joints, and the restoration of old brickwork - period buildings where the mortar and mortar finish has deteriorated due to age. A&KA Restorations is skilled in the craft of tuckpointing in the various styles where this old masonry finish was originally applied.
Contact Austin Catanese for more information on 0418 311 843