INDIANAPOLIS – Do you know what “repointing” bricks means? By definition, it consists of “removing a portion of the deteriorated mortar and redoing the joints with new mortar.” Doing that basically ...
the mortar in our brick walls are dusty and soft, somewhat crumbly. we want to leave some exposed brick in the house. i cant seem to find someone reasonable to do the pointing work – any ...
Q-Some of the mortar in my brick chimney is cracked and falling out and I would like to do the necessary tuck-pointing myself. Do you have any advice? A-Scrape out all the old mortar that is loose and ...
About a year after we moved into our apt on the top floor of a five story co-op, we started noticing water damage on one wall of our bedroom. After some investigation, we learned we needed a new roof ...
Dear James: We have a brick house and the mortar between the bricks has fallen out in spots. It looks terrible. What is the best method to repair this and how can I get new mortar to look like the old ...
Q. I live in a 55-year-old, half brick (lower half) ranch home. The upper half of my home is aluminum siding. Out front, areas of the brick have become discolored, stained and/or mildewed. In areas, ...
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