The repair process, which replaces damaged mortar joints between bricks is commonly known as tuckpointing. The procedure involves removing any decaying mortar and re-placing it to reseal the joints. Bricks can last up to 100 years, however the mortar between them may need restoration after 20-25 years. What causes mortar deterioration? There are many factors that cause mortar damage. Some of them may be a result of over-painting of brick facades with oil paints. However most damage is caused by weather conditions and external pollution.

What is tuckpointing? Tuckpointing is the term used to describe the process of removing deteriorated mortar joints. Mortar joints are cut to a uniform depth and then fill in with fresh mortar. Tuckpointing is also referred as pointing and repointing, however, it may also mean to put plastic mortar in masonry walls without removing the original damaged mortar.​ Not only old joins need to be repaired, new walls also might need to be tuckpointed to repair voids in the mortar joint, or when the joint has not been properly finished.

What kind of repair do you need? I am sure you know that nothing last forever so, when you need a brick repair or your stone steps are crumbling, you need to be aware that it is time to call a professional company for masonry repair. Masons are people who have all needed knowlegde to build and repair structures made of brick, stone, tile, concrete and similar materials.  There are many reasons you might need a masonry repair. As your house age and settle, the mortar might become loosened, leading to displacement of masonry work or maybe you need new bricks or just new mortar between bricks.