Pointing is the process of applying a final coat of cement or lime mortar to the mortar joints of exposed brick masonry or stone masonry to seal them from the elements and improve their aesthetic appeal. It is important to remember that the mortar joints in a building are the only vulnerable...
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We can handle all types of issues including fireplaces, chimney brick pointing, cracked brick repair, interior and exterior brick walls, and spalling bricks. This makes it simple to get the repairs that are needed for any brickwork on your property, regardless of age or what issues are present...
One color matches the brick while the second color is used for the appearance of the mortar joint. By using two different colors, the mortar joints appear thin and fine, rather than thick and noticeable. This process was popular in the late eighteenth century, when it was invented, but is...
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The prepared mortar is loaded onto a large brick trowel. Any mortar overhanging the edge of the trowel is trimmed to prevent accidental spillage and stains. A smaller pointing trowel is then used to feed the mortar into the open joint, care being taken to avoid excessive staining on the ...
Do you need tuckpointing (tuck pointing) in the area ofSt. Louis, Missouri? You have come to the right place. We provide tuckpointing services in the greater St. Louis area. For several years we have been helping homeowners with spot or complete tuckpointing. We service all types of resi...
brick cleaning All types of repointing includingtuckpointingto new, old & Listed buildings. We cover the Southeast inc. Essex and Hertfordshire. A B Kirby & Sonsareproviders of high quality repointing. With over 50 years of experience we continue to go from strength to strength in meeting our...
Repointing Pre-1920 Brick in a Historic Home.: I live in a house originally built in the 1860's, owned by 10 or twelve folks over the years, and even was a boarding house in the 50's. Over the years, as people got money, they expanded the house.&nb
Stone & Brick Repointing, Stonework & Brick Repairs & Restoration Services, Stone Walls, Steps and Walkways, Lime Mortars Available for Historical Restoration, Specializing in Custom Work