Tuckpointing chimney joints the careful way in Robinswood
A free tuckpointing inspection in Robinswood comes with a clear scope you can hold against any other quote.
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The repointing scope we write for Robinswood homes
Each item below is agreed with you in Robinswood before any mortar is removed.
- Joints to repoint, mapped face by face
- Brush cleanup at the joint edges
- Debris removal and site cleanup
- The 72-hour 10% discount, written on the estimate
Planning the joint work on your Robinswood chimney
How a repointing job runs in Robinswood, and the choices that stay with you.
Worn joints near the top of the stack
The joints just below the crown take water from above and from the side, so they are often the first to fail. When the crown is cracked, water reaches them even faster.
On chimneys in Robinswood, our crew checks the top courses closely and looks at the crown at the same time. If the joints there are worn but the bricks are firmly set, repointing is the fix. If the crown is the source, its repair is listed separately so the new joints are not left exposed.
A stiffer mix for pointing
Repointing mortar is mixed drier than the mortar used for laying brick. Technical Note 46 describes a workable consistency that is drier than conventional mortar, which lets it be packed firmly into the joint without slumping or smearing across the faces.
Our masons adjust the mix on your Robinswood chimney through the day as conditions change. A mix that is too wet runs and stains, and one that is too dry will not compact, so getting it right is part of the craft of pointing. It is a skill learned by doing.
Depth that keeps new mortar from popping out
Preservation Brief 2 has a rule of thumb of its own, cutting old mortar back at least 2 to 2 1/2 times as deep as the joint is wide, roughly 1/2 to 1 inch on a typical brick joint. The reason it gives is simple, adequate bond and no mortar popouts.
Popouts are the classic sign of shallow repointing, a thin strip of new mortar falling out in a piece. Our masons in Robinswood rake deep enough that the new mortar is locked into the joint, not stuck onto its surface.
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Repointing answers for Robinswood homeowners
Joint and mortar questions from visits in Robinswood, answered in plain words.
What mortar do you use for repointing?
It depends on the brick and the existing mortar. Industry guidance calls for repointing mortar no stronger than the original, so many modern chimneys get Type N and softer brick gets a weaker mix. The type is named in your Robinswood estimate.
Is the tuckpointing inspection really free?
Yes. The inspection and written estimate for your Robinswood chimney cost nothing, with no obligation. Book within 72 hours after the free inspection and take 10% off.
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