Maintaining older brick structures that were constructed from the late 1700s to around 1944 requires traditional methods and materials. This means that many simple DIY repair methods you find on the Internet are not the right way to handle the upkeep of your historic building’s masonry.
Tuckpointing
How to Tell if Your Brick Façade Needs Tuckpointing
Brick and mortar structures are considered to be among the most weatherproof and long-lasting buildings. And yet, older brick and mortar homes and businesses will need periodic repairs. Weather will erode these dated bricks and soft mortar, allowing moisture intrusion that will create even more damage over time.
Why Is Traditional Tuckpointing Right for Old Brick?
Centuries-old architecture is a vanishing treasure across the United States. And while the battle to preserve beautiful and still-useful old buildings continues, many are unaware of just what is required to preserve these treasures for future generations. Without using the proper techniques, severe damage to old buildings can speed their deterioration.
What Happens When There is Water Damage to Mortar?
The battle between moisture and structural deterioration has lasted since man first erected a structure, and it will continue. Masonry systems are designed to prevent the intrusion of natural elements like rain, snow, heat, and cold. But any break or defect in that system can compromise the integrity of the structure, allowing moisture, in particular, […]
Do You Know How to Get a Quality Tuckpointing Job?
Your old brick home is located in one of the historic neighborhoods in Washington DC. Preserving the unique architectural and design features of your dwelling maintains the desirability of that neighborhood. One necessary and visible maintenance chore is brick restoration and repair.
Can I Save Money With Spot Tuckpointing?
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 be an inexpensive and quick solution to an immediate problem. That’s not always the case.
Tuckpointing is Messy. Here’s How to Live With It
Your gracious DC brick home is showing signs of brick and mortar deterioration, and needs to be tuckpointed. You have hired a masonry contractor who specializes in historic brick restoration. The contract is signed and the permitting process completed. Here’s what to expect when your historic home becomes a tuckpointing worksite.
New to Tuckpointing? You’ll Need This Checklist
The bricks that make up your old home’s façade are durable enough to last for hundreds of years. However, the mortar that holds them together is another story. It will most likely have to be replaced several times during the life of the walls to prevent damage. This common repair is called tuckpointing. While it […]
Lime Mortar is the Perfect Partner For Old Brick
For owners of many historic homes in Washington DC, brick mortar repair is necessary to maintain the integrity and value of the old structures. This type of brick restoration involves tuckpointing in Washington DC, the craft of removing the old mortar and replacing it with new mortar. Sometimes deterioration of the old brick walls is […]
What You Should Know About Tuckpointing Old Brick
Your old brick home is located in one of the historic neighborhoods in Washington DC. As a homeowner you are committed to preserving the unique architectural and design features of your dwelling that maintain its value as well as the desirability of the neighborhood. One necessary and visible maintenance chore is brick restoration and repair.
