Tuckpointing
Restoring the joints that hold your brick together
Tuckpointing removes deteriorated mortar from between bricks and replaces it with fresh mortar matched to the original colour and composition.
The mortar joints in a brick wall do the hard work—they flex with temperature changes, shed water, and keep bricks locked in place. When joints fail, water gets in and the damage spreads fast, especially in Ontario freeze-thaw cycles.
What Tuckpointing Includes
Tuckpointing services We Offer
When Tuckpointing becomes necessary
Different brick problems call for different repairs. We examine the issue in depth to ensure the right solution.
Crumbling joints
Mortar that scrapes out easily or feels sandy needs replacement.
Water infiltration
Damp walls, efflorescence, or basement moisture often trace back to joints.
Existing Mismatch
You’d be surprised how many projects involve correcting past work that used wrong mortar colour.
Widespread Mortar Failure
When deterioration affects large areas, systematic repointing is called for.
Crack Formations
Cracks that appear suddenly, are wider than 3mm, or have stair-step or horizontal formation suggest structural issues.
Heritage Compliance Requirements
Designated heritage buildings require documented lime mortar matching and period-appropriate materials.
Our Tuckpointing Work
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