Chimney Repointing
Cutting out and renewing deteriorated mortar joints.
Learn moreTuckpointing renews the mortar joints and, in its traditional form, uses two contrasting mortar tones to give the joints a crisp, uniform line. In everyday use the term overlaps with repointing — the shared purpose is restoring joints that seal and strengthen the masonry.
Tuckpointing renews the mortar joints and, in its traditional form, uses two contrasting mortar tones to give the joints a crisp, uniform line. In everyday use the term overlaps with repointing — the shared purpose is restoring joints that seal and strengthen the masonry.
Beyond the weather protection that any joint repair provides, tuckpointing restores the look of the brickwork — which matters on a prominent chimney or a historic home where appearance counts. It's joint restoration that protects and refreshes at the same time.
We remove failed mortar to a clean, even depth.
We pack the joints with a matched, weather-tight mortar.
We tool the joints for a clean, consistent, water-shedding profile.
Where traditional tuckpointing is wanted, we set fine contrasting lines for a crisp finish.
On the many older and historic homes across the Pittsburgh area, a well-tuckpointed chimney does double duty — it protects soft old brick from water and it keeps the masonry looking the way it was meant to. We match materials to the original so the result reads as restoration, not repair.
Repointing is renewing the mortar joints. Traditional tuckpointing does that and adds a fine contrasting line for a crisp look. In common usage the words are often used interchangeably for joint restoration.
Yes. Whatever you call it, replacing failed mortar with sound, properly tooled joints is one of the best ways to keep water out of the masonry.
Cutting out and renewing deteriorated mortar joints.
Learn moreRebuilding failed mortar joints that let moisture in.
Learn moreReplacing spalled and crumbling brick before damage spreads.
Learn moreRestoring brick, block and stone on aging chimney structures.
Learn moreFull restoration for historic and long-neglected chimneys.
Learn moreTalk to a Pittsburgh-area chimney and fireplace pro today.
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