Replacing mortar between bricks may be necessary because of moisture getting behind the bricks and freezing or drastic temperature changes. Mortar is more susceptible to the elements than the bricks. Once the mortar is removed, the mason will use tuckpointing bags filled with new mortar to squeeze...
Hit the bricks with easy mortar repairAndy Lang
London and Kent brick repointing services, a specialized process where we renew and repair the mortar joints of your period property brickwork. Through meticulous removal and replacement of deteriorated mortar, we enhance the structural integrity and visual appeal of your brick surfaces, ensuring a se...
Several common signs indicate the need for brick repair. Cracked or crumbling bricks, mortar joints that are deteriorating or missing, and water stains or leaks are all signs that your bricks may need attention. If you notice any of these issues, it’s important to address them as soon as ...
Firebox Repair: Fireboxes weaken with age and can sustain damage if a chimney fire occurs. Broken bricks, cracked mortar, and other small imperfections can lead to larger, more serious issues. Tuckpointing: Tuckpointing is needed when the mortar between bricks is cracked or missing, and helps ...
Notice those missing bricks and lost mortar? Damaged chimney top masonry such as missing bricks and a missing chimney cap were easily spotted from ground level, raising a critical concern for the fire and gas-leak safety of the clay flue tiles lining this chimney. [Click to enlarge any image...
New stone pieces may need to be fitted with mortar if the old ones are damaged. Brick Fence Repair The average cost for brick fence repair is between $450 and $1,250. Like stone and concrete, brick is a very strong and sturdy material, and brick fences add elegance and allure to any...
When most joints between flue tiles (ceramic tiles) or bricks have eroded over the years, and at certain points some mortar is missing, or ceramic tiles are cracked, restoration is required. According to the National Building Code of Canada, joints must be impermeable and solid to offer a sm...
mortar joints both inside the firebox and up above the roof line. Our certified technicians can restore the look of your masonry chimney so that it looks and functions like new. This repair process includes chipping out loose mortar and pressing in new refractory cement mortar between the bricks...
Mortar joints between stone or bricks are likely to flake, wash out or crack after 25 or 30 years of exposure [source: Cornerstone Chimney]. What causes these cracks? The freeze-thaw action of colder climates is usually the culprit. Moisture can make its way into the masonry, damaging it ...