Dear James: The mortar between the wall bricks is crumbling in spots and looks bad. How can I repair it so that it does not look much different from the existing mortar joints? — Nick R. Dear Nick: It ...
DEAR TIM: I’ve just placed an offer to purchase a two-bedroom house. It’s an older building, probably close to 70 or more years old. After placing the offer, I then took a closer look around the ...
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What Is Tuckpointing? A Guide to Updating Brick
Tuckpointing—not repointing—brick can increase its lifespan while improving its appearance. How to tell if your home needs it.
We may earn a commission from links on this page. As the weather starts to change, cracks in stone and paver walkways can begin to be more of a problem. Moisture can work its way into any cracks in ...
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Fix crumbling mortar fast with this easy-to-follow repointing brickwork step-by-step guide
When the mortar between bricks starts to fail, more significant problems will begin to emerge. Water will have an easier passage into the structure of your home, leading to unwanted damp issues.
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