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PRECISION RESTORATION
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TUCK POINTING |
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Tuck pointing (aka "repointing") is the procedure of removing existing deteriorated or cracked mortar between brick, stone or block to a specific depth and applying new mortar. A rare maintenance task for brick masonry is the repair of mortar joints. The longevity of mortar joints will vary with the exposure conditions and the mortar materials used, but a lifespan of more than twenty five years (25) is typical. The longevity of brick, however, may well exceed one hundred (100) years. Consequently, occasional repair of mortar joints is expected over the life of brick masonry. It has been observed that the most common reason for repointing brick masonry is to improve water penetration resistance. Repointing deteriorated mortar joints is one of the most effective and permanent ways of decreasing water entry into brickwork. This is because the most common means of water entry into a brick masonry wall is through debonded, cracked or deteriorated mortar joints. How do I know if I need Repointing? |
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Historical home in Waukesha |
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The most common means of determining areas to be repointed are visual observation in combination with light scraping of the mortar joints using a metal tool. This procedure can detect cracked, spalled or crumbly mortar joints. Indications for Repointing:
Precision Restoration Co. carefully analyzes each situation to be repointed and assures all defective areas are properly cut back to appropriate depth without damage to adjacent brick, stone or block. |
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| Our craftsman are highly skilled in this area to assure proper placement of new mortar by layering, compacting and tooling along with accurate color matching to existing original mortar joints, without smearing new mortar onto adjacent brick, stone or block. |
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