Stratum Masonry

Name: Stratum Masonry
Address: Glasgow, GB
Telephone: +441414710740
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Multi-award-winning stonemasonry company based in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

04/11/2026

Glasgow's historic buildings need our attention!

This map tells a story that deserves far more attention.

What you're looking at is just a small section of Glasgow's city centre.

Within a relatively short walking distance, numerous historic buildings have been identified as being at risk.

If this is the picture in Glasgow's city centre, imagine the scale of the problem across Scotland as a whole.

Historic buildings are deteriorating.

Without the right maintenance and investment, we risk losing irreplaceable parts of our built heritage.

This is why we believe more needs to be done to raise awareness of the challenges facing Scotland's traditional buildings.

Greater investment in maintenance and restoration is essential, but so too is supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Without traditional skills and apprenticeships, who will be there to look after these buildings in the years to come?

We'll continue to use our platform to highlight these issues and champion the traditional skills needed to protect our built heritage.

These buildings have stood for generations. We have a responsibility to ensure they're still standing for generations to come.

Hopefully, greater awareness today leads to greater action tomorrow.

03/11/2026

Why stone matching can’t be rushed,

One of the most important parts of any stone project happens long before the new stone arrives on site.

When working with historic buildings, we don’t simply choose a stone that looks roughly the same. Samples of the existing masonry can be analysed and compared against multiple potential replacement stones, allowing us to select the best available match for the original building.

Colour is only part of the process. The characteristics of the stone also need to be considered to ensure the replacement is suitable for the existing masonry and its environment.

This is also why we encourage clients to get us involved as early as possible.

Stone analysis, matching, quarry availability, ordering and delivery can take six weeks or more before the correct stone is even on site.

The photos show part of that process.

Physically comparing samples against the existing masonry before making the final selection.

02/11/2026

October Recap,

What a month it's been for everyone at Stratum Masonry!

October has been another busy and rewarding month, both on and off site.

We were incredibly proud to win the Inspiring Future Talent Award at the Glasgow Business Awards, recognising our commitment to developing the next generation of stonemasons.

Our teams have been hard at work preserving and restoring historic buildings, including helping to save a home and protect its future.

We attended the Scottish Construction Summit, taking part in the Future Talent Hub and introducing people to the world of traditional stonemasonry.

We welcomed new vans to our growing fleet, helping us continue to support our teams and projects across Scotland.

Another month of progress, achievements and plenty of hard work behind the scenes.

A massive thank you to our team for everything they continue to put into Stratum. None of this would be possible without them.

Here's to another busy month ahead!

30/10/2026

Fantastic attention to detail by our stone restoration team,

Before our team started work, sections of this stonework had become badly deteriorated and our client wanted them attended to.

Our restoration team carefully removed the defective material before recreating the original profiles and historic detailing, helping to bring this beautiful entrance back to life while remaining sympathetic to the character of the building.

The repair naturally stands out at the moment and will blend in beautifully as it weathers down.

A fantastic job with some excellent craftsmanship on show from Aaron.

This is the kind of detail that makes a real difference on restoration projects.

30/10/2026

Are you aware of the horrors that are above your head?

29/10/2026

Back to the original stone,

A great example of what can be achieved with the right approach.

Years of paint had completely covered the original sandstone on these entrance pillars, hiding the natural stonework beneath.

Our team carefully removed the old coatings and staining, taking the pillars back to their natural stone finish.

Once exposed, the existing joints were raked out and thoroughly washed down in preparation for repointing.

The masonry was then repointed using traditional lime mortar, matched to that of the historic mortars originally used.

Masonry paints on natural sandstone is not recommended.

I mean why would you want to cover up pillars that look like this….

28/10/2026

Callander Case Study | Rebuilding a home, stone by stone.

When the full gable end of this home in Callander collapsed, it left behind a complex restoration project.

Our team was tasked with carefully rebuilding the entire elevation, with the aim of retaining as much of the original building fabric as possible.

Every piece of original stone that could be safely salvaged was assessed, cleaned and set aside for reuse.

Where replacement stone was required, simply finding something similar wasn’t good enough.

The original stone was specially analysed to establish its characteristics, allowing us to source new material from a specific quarry that provided the closest possible match.

From there, our stonemasons began the process of rebuilding the gable stone by stone, incorporating the salvaged original masonry alongside the best available sourced replacement stone.

Once the rebuild was complete, our team then applied the finish lime mortar, helping the wall to breathe and ensuring the materials used were sympathetic to the original construction.

A lot of time and effort went into this one.

What began as the complete collapse of a gable is now once again a solid part of this beautiful home.

A huge credit to everyone involved.

27/10/2026

Inspiring the next generation.

It was great to be at the Future Talent Hub at the Scottish Construction Summit at the SEC Glasgow last week.

There was plenty of interest in stonemasonry and traditional building skills, with lots of great conversations about the opportunities available in the industry.

It was nice to catch up with some many people from this platform.

We don’t always get to meet everyone that engages or follows our content, so it was nice to catch up with those who popped past.

Events like this are a great opportunity to showcase the skills involved in maintaining and restoring Scotland’s historic buildings, and to highlight the rewarding career paths available in traditional crafts.

With skilled tradespeople in growing demand, inspiring the next generation and encouraging more people to consider a career in the industry is more important than ever.

A big thank you the Scottish Construction summit and Pamela at Growth & Performance Solutions for inviting us along.

23/10/2026

How well do you know the condition of your building?

Cracked stone and failing mortar joints can be easy to miss from ground level. Over time, these defects can allow water in and lead to more extensive repairs.

A stone condition survey helps you understand what’s happening, which areas need attention and what work should take priority. It also gives you a clearer picture for planning maintenance and budgeting for future repairs.

Our surveys provide a detailed assessment of the stonework, supported by photographs and clear recommendations, helping you make informed decisions about your property.
If you own a traditional home or manage a historic building, identifying problems early can help protect its character, reduce avoidable costs and highlight potential safety concerns.

Get in touch with us to arrange your stone condition survey. #

22/10/2026

Restoring this moulded section of stonework,

A closer look at some of the intricate work being carried out by our restoration team on this building in Bearsden.

Aaron, one of our in-house restorers, has been carefully recreating the original historic detailing by hand. Working the new colour-matched lime mortar to the existing profile and decorative features that have formed part of this building for generations.

Work like this takes skill and an understanding to ensure the restoration work respects what was there before.

Preserving our buildings means preserving the skills needed to look after them.

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Telephone

+441414710740

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