If you are the owner of a historic DC brick home, you are probably familiar with the need to maintain the mortar joints of the old brick facades of your home. Tuckpointing, or repointing, is the process by which the joints are restored. New owners may be unsure of how to tell if their brick […]
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How to Find Answers to Your Tuckpointing Questions
If you are the owner of an old brick house in the DC area, you have likely heard of tuckpointing. Also known as repointing, tuckpointing is the process by which the facades of brick structures are restored and maintained. Even the most savvy owners of historic homes may not know the right way to handle […]
Signs That Your DC Brick Home Needs Tuckpointing
If you are the owner of a historic DC brick home, you are probably familiar with the need to maintain the mortar joints of the brick facades of your home. Tuckpointing, or repointing, is the process by which the joints are restored. New owners may be unsure of how to tell if their brick walls […]
Why Choose Lime Mortar for Tuckpointing Old Brick
For owners of historic brick homes, missing or damaged bricks in the building’s facades are a call to action. These stately exteriors require restoration to preserve their timely authenticity and to protect their structural integrity.
Tuckpointing Prevents Water Damage to Brick Homes
The enduring exterior brickwork of the Washington DC area’s 100-year-old brick homes conveys a rich sense of history. According to experts, the durability of the brick and masonry facades depends primarily on its resistance to water penetration. Owners of these historic brick homes should become familiar with the signs of water damage and when to […]
How Old Brick and Lime Mortar Affects Historic Home Renovation
Homes in Washington DC’s historic neighborhoods are well known for their brick row houses. These 18th,19th, and early 20th century DC brick residences tell a story of industrialization and urban growth that is well documented by modern historians and preservationists. Here’s a look at the history of old brick and lime mortar in the nation’s Capitol.
What You Should Know When Your Historic Home Needs Brick Mortar Repair
Owners of historic DC brick homes often face the need to repair and restore the brick and mortar facades. In some cases previous repairs were done with inappropriate materials and are the source of the problem. If not done correctly, brick mortar repair can be a costly renovation mistake.
When It Comes to Brick Mortar Repair, Stronger Isn’t Always Better!
For owners of many historic homes in Washington DC, brick mortar repair is necessary to maintain the integrity and value of the old structures. Masonry contractors in DC who are specialists in historic masonry use mortar for tuckpointing that is softer and more permeable than the bricks.
How to Repoint a Brick Foundation: Lessons from This Old House
While most Washington DC and Old Town Alexandria homeowners will probably not be up for DIY attempt to repoint a brick foundation, or any tuckpointing brick projects, we like this video recently posted by the team at Ask This Old House. It provides a good look at how tuckpointing works, and why it is so […]
