Tuckpointing chimney joints the careful way in Wedgefield
Mortar softer than the brick, joints raked to sound depth and a clean finish on every chimney we repoint in Wedgefield.
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The repointing scope we write for Wedgefield homes
Each item below is agreed with you in Wedgefield before any mortar is removed.
- Plant growth cut back from the joints
- Access by roof, ladder or staging
- Dust control around windows and doors
- Workmanship warranty on the joints we finish
Chimney repointing explained for Wedgefield homeowners
This is how our local crew thinks through repointing for chimneys in Wedgefield.
Where the stress goes in a masonry wall
Masonry moves a little as it heats, cools, wets and dries. Preservation Brief 2 explains that those stresses should be relieved by the mortar and not by the masonry units, and a mortar stronger than the units will not give, so the stress passes into the brick.
In practice, the joint acts as the part that yields. Our masons in Wedgefield choose a mortar that lets it do that job, which is why a well-matched joint may look modest while it protects the brick around it for the long run.
Lab analysis when the old mortar is a mystery
When the original mortar type is unknown, Technical Note 46 recommends sending samples to a testing laboratory, using methods such as ASTM C1324, to help determine the ingredients, proportions and strength of the original mix.
Most chimneys in Wedgefield do not need lab work, because the brick and mortar can be judged on site. When the masonry is unusual or you want certainty before a large repointing job, we explain that option, what it involves and how it would change the schedule. Lab testing is optional, and we never add it without asking you first.
When joint loss calls for a rebuild
Repointing works when the bricks are still firmly set and the wall is sound. When mortar has failed through the full depth across whole courses, the bricks may no longer be tied together, and new joints at the face cannot fix that.
Our crew in Wedgefield checks for this before recommending tuckpointing. If a section has gone that far, the estimate shows a partial rebuild for that part and repointing for the sound remainder, with the reasons written out. Keeping those two jobs apart means you pay rebuild prices only for the section that needs it.
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Repointing answers for Wedgefield homeowners
Joint and mortar questions from visits in Wedgefield, answered in plain words.
How deep do you remove the old mortar?
To at least twice the width of the joint, generally about 3/4 inch on typical brick, and further wherever the mortar is still loose. We stop at sound mortar and keep the depth even across each area.
Do you offer a discount on tuckpointing?
Book within 72 hours after your free inspection and take 10% off, and chimney tuckpointing qualifies. The discount shows on your written estimate before you approve the work.
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