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Brick Tuckpointing Q&A

+–Point, Repoint, or Tuckpoint

Point – to fill new masonry joints with mortar or to correct defects in existing joints
Repoint – to fill cut or raked masonry joints with mortar usually due to deterioration
Tuckpoint – to fill masonry joints with a flush mortar matching masonry units color and add a thin strip of contrasting mortar on top

+–When to repoint?

Repointing of deteriorating mortar joints minimizes moisture penetration of your brickwork.
A typical mortar joint should last at least 25 years before requiring any repairs. However, its lifespan depends on the mortar mix itself and the property’s geographical location / weather conditions.

+–What to look for?

  • Cracks in mortar lines between the bricks
  • Crumbling mortar / loose pieces of mortar falling from between the bricks
  • Mortar erosion greater than 6mm deep (1/4”)

+–Mortar mix formula

Ideally this should be determined in a laboratory by examining and matching of the existing (old) mortar mix sample proportions. This would prevent often irreparable brick damage caused by repointing with a mortar mix that has stronger compressive strengths than the original mortar mix.

+–Typical mortar mix proportions

Type N -1 part portland cement / 1 part hydrated lime / 6 parts sand
Type O -1 part portland cement / 2 parts hydrated lime / 9 parts sand
Type K – 1 part portland cement / 4 parts hydrated lime / 15 parts sand

Masonry Industry Links

  • Brann Clay Products
  • Chicago Brick & Stone LTD.
  • General Shale
  • Illinois Brick Company
  • Rauch Clay Sales Corporation

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EDMAR Corporation Masonry is one of the most recognized tuckpointing and masonry Chicago contractors, providing quality services for residential, commercial, and industrial Chicagoland customers, since 1985.

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