Repointing Specialists (brick and stone)
Repointing is a very important part of maintaining the structural integrity of a property. From a structural point of view, it keeps out water penetration and atmospheric pollution. Brick joints that are eroded from weathering and pollution allow water penetration particularly through solid brick work that can damage internal plaster and decor. Solid built walls need to breath which allows moisture to evaporate.
Unfortunately, over the last few decades, properties, particularly solid wall construction, have been repointed with cement, which is completely wrong. Brick work that has been repointed with cement traps moisture in the wall which then cannot escape and leads to water expansion in cold, frosty weather. This results in brick face deterioration (spalling) and also brick edges start to fall away. Solid wall construction was always built in lime mortar, which allowed moisture to evaporate. This walls have to be repointed in lime mortar.
At Brick Art Construction we specialise in lime mortar repointing. Each property is different and a survey to see what type of lime mortar was used is required prior to the commencement of any repointing work. Bricks that have lost their face can be refaced using modern day mortars rather than removal of bricks.
When done correctly, repointing can last a lifetime. This helps to keep the property aesthetically pleasing, structurally maintains the integrity of the building and a good market value.
Unfortunately, over the last few decades, properties, particularly solid wall construction, have been repointed with cement, which is completely wrong. Brick work that has been repointed with cement traps moisture in the wall which then cannot escape and leads to water expansion in cold, frosty weather. This results in brick face deterioration (spalling) and also brick edges start to fall away. Solid wall construction was always built in lime mortar, which allowed moisture to evaporate. This walls have to be repointed in lime mortar.
At Brick Art Construction we specialise in lime mortar repointing. Each property is different and a survey to see what type of lime mortar was used is required prior to the commencement of any repointing work. Bricks that have lost their face can be refaced using modern day mortars rather than removal of bricks.
When done correctly, repointing can last a lifetime. This helps to keep the property aesthetically pleasing, structurally maintains the integrity of the building and a good market value.