Brick repointing is the process of renewing mortar in the bedding and face joints of brickwork to improve water penetration resistance. Over time, weathering and decay causes voids in the joints between masonry units allowing the undesirable penetration of water. Water entering through these voids can cause significant damage through freeze and thaw cycles and from salt dissolution and deposition.
The longevity of mortar joints varies depending on mortar materials used and exposure conditions but on average have a 25-year lifespan. Annual inspections should be done to identify and make any necessary repairs to mortar joints to ensure that the brick masonry is in good condition and that there are no faults.
The most common means of water entry into a brick masonry wall is through cracked, debonded, or deteriorated mortar joints. And repointing deteriorated mortar joints is one of the most effective and permanent solutions of decreasing water entry into brickwork. Call (604) 200-6035 today for professional mortar repointing service.
At Mr. Chimney Repair you will find qualified brick repointing craftsman who have years of commercial and residential experience successfully repointing bricks and mortar. Our skilled repointing craftsman take great care to ensure all repointing projects are done properly without damaging the bricks or the non-decayed mortar. Request your FREE ESTIMATE today to get started.
