Hello,
I live in a Victorian terrace (I moved here fairly recently) with three steps up to the front door. When we moved here I noticed that the steps were uneven and had bits chipped out of them - not worn away with time, but chipped - but they seemed not to be wearing away any more. However, in the last few days I've noticed a small part of one of the steps has started crumbling - small chunks are coming off it and when you touch the area it's powdery and just comes away in your hand.
Can anyone tell me what is causing this - and more importantly of course, what I can do to stop it? I'd rather not replace the steps if possible as they are much nicer than a modern version would be.
Very many thanks,
Sarah
I live in a Victorian terrace (I moved here fairly recently) with three steps up to the front door. When we moved here I noticed that the steps were uneven and had bits chipped out of them - not worn away with time, but chipped - but they seemed not to be wearing away any more. However, in the last few days I've noticed a small part of one of the steps has started crumbling - small chunks are coming off it and when you touch the area it's powdery and just comes away in your hand.
Can anyone tell me what is causing this - and more importantly of course, what I can do to stop it? I'd rather not replace the steps if possible as they are much nicer than a modern version would be.
Very many thanks,
Sarah