Tuckpointing

Tuckpointing is the re-pointing of the deteriorated mortar joints in an existing masonry wall. Typically, the wall is brick, stone or block and is usually at least, ten to twenty years old. Re-pointing should last twenty years if under the right conditions.

When should you Re-tuckpoint?

• When you rake your fingers across the joints and mortar falls out.
• If the joint is already a quarter or more deep
• If you clearly have water damage inside or if water is soaking into
  the joints
• When masonry is spalling off or popping out in places
• If mortar is has been put over old mortar at improper depth and is
  falling (Joint Pinned Over)
• Appearance is poor and you want to enhance it