Tuckpointing

Summer is a wonderful season to appreciate our centuries-old architecture by taking a guided or audio tour around the area’s beautiful historic neighborhoods. It’s a great way to learn more about the history of our area. And to remember the debt we owe to those who’ve carefully restored historic buildings for future generations using traditional […]

  If you own a historic brick rowhouse, it’s essential to keep up with the care and maintenance of the brick façade. This necessary maintenance will require consultation and professional tuckpointing by experts familiar with your brick home’s historical authenticity and integrity.  

When you see deterioration or cracks in your bricks and mortar, it’s never too early to consult a professional. Depending on the scope of your project, an expert in the historic preservation of old brick buildings will make a plan that takes weather, as well as the availability of a dedicated work crew, into consideration.

Brick and mortar as building materials have been around for centuries. Mortar is a mixture of sand, cement, and water and is the binding agent that keeps brickwork together. Brick and mortar as building materials have undergone changes over the last 100 years. This is why it is critical to know when and how your […]

Maintaining a historic brick house in DC takes constant attention. Many homeowners consider it a labor of love. There are some useful terms and facts to be aware of as you begin learning about your old brick home.

Tuckpointing is an essential remedy for deteriorated, broken, or missing mortar. It’s a big job but only needs to be done every 25 – 50 years or so if done correctly. If the time has come for your home, there are a few things to know ahead of time. The first thing to know is, […]

If you’ve got a brick home, you are undoubtedly aware that brick is not only beautiful but one of the most durable and long-lasting materials for outside structures and facades. Still, over time, mortar breaks down and will eventually need to be replaced. You need to know how mortar works, how to spot mortar deterioration, […]

Stately old homes are a thing of beauty. Historic neighborhoods, like those in Washington DC, boast many brick homes built in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. These homes require specialized attention when exterior maintenance is needed, especially when there is water penetration due to failing brick and mortar.

If you are the owner of a brick home, you may be tempted to choose “spot tuckpointing” when you see signs of damage on an otherwise solid wall. Homeowners and contractors alike consider it to be an inexpensive and quick solution to an immediate problem. That’s not always the case.