Defects & Repairs

Pointing

"The finishing of exposed mortar joints between bricks or stones. Re-pointing is often required before any external redecoration of solid-wall UK property."

In detail

Joint profiles include flush, bucket-handle, weathered, and recessed. Period brickwork needs a soft lime mortar — cement pointing on pre-1919 walls causes the brick faces to spall and ruins any subsequent paint finish.

Synonyms & Related Terms

Repointing Joint finish

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