filling holes in decorative stone, resin?

[jonnyguitar21]

Hi all,

I've got a decorative stone pillar thing above a bay window which is damaged in places and at the moment covered in flaking paint, apart from the obvious damage it's reasonably sound (see pic). I'm just wondering what the best way of repairing this would be apart from getting new stone cut, would knife grade resin (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Full-Stucco-Transparent-Repair-Resin-Knife-Grade-1L-/130472311024) be any good or what about bog standard exterior filler? I'm actually intending to repaint this thing with a breathable paint, can resin be painted with masonry paint?

I'd appreciate any ideas, cheers, Jon

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[tim00]

Your pic doesn't work.

 

[jonnyguitar21]

looks like its working now

 

[tim00]

I cant enlarge the pic, perhaps you could do something with it?
Do pics from outside below and in close-up.

 

[jonnyguitar21]

This should be bigger

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• jonnyguitar21
• 2 May 2012
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[tim00]

Thanks.
1. You probably have cramp irons holding the rail sections together. They will rust, expand and eventually blow the stonework.
2. The whole thing appears ramshackle and degrading - is it worth saving or replacing?
3. Whatever compound you apply, to attempt a repair, will most probably blow off in time. National Trust renovation experts and their ilk could advise you on stone repair. Perhaps someone in your street has remedied a similar situation?
4. Another issue is the lead flat that is not dressed into the bottom rail.
If this is sound i'd be surprised. It too will leak in time.
5. Depending on the variables, costs, public safety etc. then replacing would be the best solution. Perhaps a re-build using any sound stonework?