Not just smearing mortar
Good tuckpointing means removing failed material first. Surface smears usually do not last and can make the wall look worse.
Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing and Mortar Joint Repair
Good tuckpointing is not just filling gaps. Failed mortar is cut out and repointed so the wall is tighter and better protected.
Masonry service
Tuckpointing removes failing mortar and replaces it with new mortar so the masonry has tighter, cleaner joints.
Mortar is the sacrificial part of brick and stone walls. When joints open, crumble, or pull away, water has a path into the wall. Rockn-It looks at the depth of failure, joint profile, surrounding brick or stone, and the right mortar approach.
Common needs
Rockn-It checks the damage, matching materials, and access before recommending the work.
Crumbling or missing mortar
Hairline cracks through joints
Water entry through open joints
Mortar color and joint profile matching
What to know
A quick look at how this masonry work is usually handled.
Depth matters
The joint needs enough depth for new mortar to bond. Shallow patching can pop out quickly.
Mortar should fit the wall
Mortar color, texture, and hardness should be selected with the existing masonry in mind.
Project examples
Examples of related masonry work.
Open mortar
Failed joints show where water can enter.
Repointed brick
Fresh joints tighten the look and help protect the wall.
Tuckpointing detail
Joint work should follow the existing masonry lines.
Related services
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