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The Importance of Tuckpointing in Masonry Restoration

Mason cleaning the stone facade of a church in Seville, Spain

Tuckpointing refers to the process of fixing the mortar between the bricks in any type of masonry restoration construction. The thing about mortar is that when it starts to degrade, it fails to perform its main function, that of keeping the structural integrity of a building. Tuckpointing plays an essential part in masonry restoration due to the fact that it clears out the old mortar and replaces it with the new one, and thus makes your building more resistant.

As compared to similar techniques, such as re-pointing, tuck pointing also adds contrasting lines to the structure, so that the building can look appealing from the visual point of view. But we need to stress the fact that tuck pointing does more than simply add more beauty to your masonry structure. It can also act as a sealant for it. What mortar actually does is to seal large gaps in the walls of a building. And when mortar cracks and breaks, these gaps can lead to water infiltration or other unpleasant situations inside the building.

When water gets inside the building, this can cause the appearance of mold. But pests can also be the result of water infiltration. With the help of experts, you can solve your tuckpointing issues in no time.