In building restoration, brick pointing plays a pivotal role in preserving the essence of historical structures, buildings, and residential homes, ensuring their longevity, and maintaining their aesthetic appeal. But what is brick pointing? If you are not familiar with the term, you are not alone.
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Brick pointing is a meticulous restoration process that involves renewing the external part of mortar joints in masonry construction. At its core, this technique revitalizes the mortar—the material that binds individual bricks together.
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The initial phase includes a thorough assessment of the condition of mortar and brickwork to determine the extent of pointing required and guides the subsequent steps. This detailed evaluation helps identify the extent of damage.
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Specialized tools, such as chisels or grinders, are used to delicately extract the old, damaged mortar without causing harm to the surrounding bricks. This meticulous process requires a keen eye and a steady hand, ensuring that each stroke focuses on the targeted mortar while preserving the integrity of the adjacent bricks
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Applying new mortar in brick pointing involves specific techniques. Troweling is common, using a flat tool to spread and press the mortar into joints. Another method is pointing guns, extruding mortar directly into joints for efficiency.
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