How to Tuckpoint
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 to 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, but new walls also might need to be tuckpointed to repair voids in the mortar joints, or when the joint has not been properly finished. Preparation Tuckpointing could be a labor-intensive procedure and must be done by an experienced mason or someone with relevant experience. A complete assessment of the problems must be made before the tuckpointing procedure, to determine whether or not all mortar joints need reparation, or is it only work related to areas where the mortar joint has already failed. A final determination must also consider if the complete structure needs to be cleaned, the real morta...