Tuck Pointing
Brick and Stone Repointing
Repointing is the process of renewing the pointing, which is the external part of mortar joints, in masonry construction. Over time, weathering and decay cause voids in the joints between masonry units, usually in bricks, allowing the undesirable entrance of water. Water entering through these voids can cause significant damage through frost weathering and from salt dissolution and deposition. Repointing is also called pointing, or pointing up, although these terms more properly refer to the finishing step in new construction.
Chimney Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing is important for several reasons, especially when it comes to the chimney. Chimneys are an essential part of any home with a fireplace or wood stove. They are designed to vent smoke and gases from the fire out of the home, keeping the occupants safe and healthy. Over time, however, the mortar between the bricks or stones in a chimney can become damaged or deteriorated, which can cause a variety of problems. One of the most significant problems caused by deteriorating mortar in a chimney is water infiltration. Water can seep through the cracks and gaps in the mortar, causing damage to the chimney and potentially causing water damage to the home’s interior. Water can also freeze inside the chimney during the winter months, which can cause the bricks or stones to crack or break apart.
Chimney Tuckpointing
Chimney repointing (or tuckpointing) is the detailed process of removing deteriorated mortar from a masonry chimney or wall joint, and then replacing it with new mortar that matches both the look and functional needs of the original construction.
Chimney Repairs
Since your chimney is very important part of your home, you’ll want to take care of any needed repairs quickly and efficiently. Hardscape Pros Paving & Construction is here to help, no matter what your chimney repair needs are.
Brick Repointing
Tuck pointing is part of brick restoration, after damaged brick is replaced it is important to tuckpoint any joints that do not have mortar filled in their joints. This is a must to keep out water, humidity, and moisture, preventing damage to the bricks.
Stone Repointing
Our crew can breathe new life into old stonework. We have extensive experience in stone repointing while maintaining the historic look that gives these structures and buildings so much character.
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