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Brick Pointing

Maintaining your pointing in top condition is important not just for preserving your property’s visual appeal, but also for its structural stability. Located in Burnham-on-Crouch, Gladstone Tuck Pointing & Restoration is at your service across London and the South East region.

Masonry Walls

Masonry walls are designed to manage both the ingress and egress of moisture. However, this function can be hindered if the mortar joints are in poor condition or if an inappropriate type of mortar has been previously used for repointing.

There are primarily three scenarios that call for repointing:

When mortar joints have weakened or started to crumble.

When the mortar joints have eroded to the point where the edges of the brick or stone units are exposed, creating a ledge that allows water to infiltrate the masonry.

When an unsuitable, hard, and impermeable cement-based mortar has been applied, trapping moisture and speeding up the deterioration of the masonry. It is advised to remove this type of mortar only if doing so will not cause further damage to the adjacent masonry.”

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Repointing

Repointing is usually required only for those sections of a building that are more vulnerable to external elements, such as lower levels impacted by rising damp, or specific areas subject to issues like rainwater leaks. Consequently, it’s advisable to leave any well-performing existing mortar untouched. For instance, lime mortar that shows only minor surface loss is likely still effective. If you find it difficult to remove, it probably doesn’t need replacement. While it might feel somewhat soft to the touch, this could still be within acceptable limits.

Repointing

Repointing is usually required only for those sections of a building that are more vulnerable to external elements, such as lower levels impacted by rising damp, or specific areas subject to issues like rainwater leaks. Consequently, it’s advisable to leave any well-performing existing mortar untouched. For instance, lime mortar that shows only minor surface loss is likely still effective. If you find it difficult to remove, it probably doesn’t need replacement. While it might feel somewhat soft to the touch, this could still be within acceptable limits.

Masonry Decay

When obvious signs of masonry decay are present, it’s crucial to accurately diagnose the underlying issue to choose the appropriate corrective measures. Pointing may not be the root cause of the problem, so it’s important to assess the overall condition of the structure. Factors such as the degree of exposure to external elements and any other defects that could be contributing to the pointing’s decline should be addressed before undertaking any repointing work.