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Youghal Quay Wall Repair

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YOUGHAL QUAY WALL
REPAIR,
Youghal, Co. Cork.
This 8 week contract involved repairs and renovation to
approximately 600m2 of harbour walls at Youghal, Co Cork.

The workscope included removal of organic matter from
stonework, removal of loose and inadequate masonry joints and
re-pointing, and restoration of missing and damaged masonry
stonework. Extensive grouting with hydraulic lime grout was
carried out to fill voids in the quay wall and quay infill.

New local sawn sandstone blocks were sourced as make up
stone. All pointing was carried out with natural hydraulic lime
mortar, with a special admixture for used in immersed locations.

Some concrete deck was also replaced with a new reinforced
concrete surface.
Client Youghal Town Council,
Youghal,
Co. Cork.
Engineer David Kelly Partnership,
Youghal,
Co. Cork.
Value €200,000
Date of Completion November 2009.

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