Can Tuckpointing Be Done in Winter?

Is it too cold for tuckpointing? For those of us who live in the harsher cold regions of the world, knowing the right time of year for tuckpointing and repointing is critical. What are the ideal conditions for tuckpointing your home? Let’s talk about it.   Ideal Temperatures Before you hire your masonry contractor, consider […]

Why Tuckpointing is the Perfect Solution for Chimney Repair

Your chimney increases your home value and adds beautiful design and aesthetic elegance to your home. Regular upkeep is important. Leaking chimney repair, tuckpointing, and regular cleaning will help you enjoy your chimney for decades to come. What is Tuckpointing? Many homeowners don’t realize how important tuckpointing can be. Need leaking chimney repair? Repair the […]

What is Tuckpointing and Repointing?

Though the terms tuckpointing and repointing are often used interchangeably, they are actually not the same. Each is a method of adding new mortar joints to a brick structure, but tuckpointing and repointing tools are different. Every homeowner with a chimney, wall, or any masonry will at one time need to fix mortar damage. But […]