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Pointing and repointing brickwork and stonework can be a very time consuming job and although it might look easy it takes a bit of experience and perseverance to get a surface that compliments the brickwork to its complete potential.

We would advise seeking the services of local brickwork specialists with the experience and professionalism to attain the finest outcome. Nevertheless if you wish to decrease the DIY route, we have consisted of a quick guide below to advise you on how to tackle repointing your brickwork.

To start with you will need to remove any mortar that is loose or damaged. There are lots of techniques available for getting rid of the old mortar, among which can be accomplished using a plugging sculpt or small strengthen. Very loose stuff can merely be raked out with a screwdriver or similar. This can be time consuming and there are other methods and tools that can make this job simpler.

We would advise to take the joints to 10mm minimum and then follow up by utilizing a wire brush to get rid of any loose dust.

Mixing the perfect mortar for the job is important to the application and completion result.

The mortar mixture can be made from straight cement: fine sand mixture using 1 to 6 ratio. At this point you can add dry hydrate which offers the mix less tendency to diminish during setting and will likewise assist in dealing with the mortar mix. You would require to work on the ratio of cement 1 dry hydrate 1 fine sand 6 if you want to include dry hydrate. There are mortar dyes offered if you are attempting to match an existing pointing

When working the mixture into the joints we suggest wetting the joints so regarding minimalise the absorption of wetness into the bricks.

Using the edge of the trowel, press the mortar into the joint leaving the mortar extending from the brickwork/stonework.

From the mortar left protruding the bricks, there are a variety of various designs you can use to the mortar.

Flush pointing

This style of pointing is as the name discusses and sits flush with the face of the brickwork, which is created by cleaning over the ended up pointing with the trowel.

Weathered pointing

In weathered pointing the mortar slopes external from the upper brick to the one listed below. This pointing method appropriates for all brickwork, and as the name explains this method of pointing is finest fit for bad weather. To accomplish this finish you need to finish the flush pointing technique to get rid of any excess mortar and after that utilizing the edge of the trowel, press in the upper edges creating a slope in the mortar. Mortar will most probably protrude the brickwork at the bottom of the slope and can be cut flush utilizing the trowel edge. To create a smooth finish you can use Brickwork Colchester a smooth strip of metal bent at the end and encounter the mortar, additionally you can buy a tool called a frenchman. Just prior to the mortar totally dries, lightly brush it throughout its leading to brush away any odd scraps of mortar.

Container handle/ Half round pointing

Fill the joint flush with the surface as per the flush pointing method above, then strike the joint to accomplish the preferred finish. There is a shaped tool readily available, called a brick jointer, however it can be finished with the rounded end of a tube and then crossed the mortar when still damp. Using this tool, tend to the vertical joints before making long, constant joints along the horizontal joints.

Raked pointing

This surface is similar to bucket handle pointing, but is a much deeper hollow surface without the curve. Raked pointing disagrees for exposed walls, since the angles are not proper to deflect rain. Using a unique tool called a chariot, run along the wet mortar. As in the bucket manage pointing, rake out the vertical joints first and then make long, continuous strokes along the horizontal.

'V' joint pointing.

Again similar to the hollow pointing surface. This technique varies by producing a guaranteed line in the middle of the mortar joint. This design of pointing compliments new brickwork and again permits rain to easily run off the face of your brickwork.

At this point you can include dry hydrate which offers the mixture less propensity to shrink throughout setting and will likewise assist in working with the mortar mixture. There are mortar dyes available if you are trying to match an existing pointing

In weathered pointing the mortar slopes external from the upper brick to the one listed below. To accomplish this surface you need to complete the flush pointing technique to eliminate any excess mortar and then using the edge of the trowel, press in the upper edges creating a slope in the mortar. Fill the joint flush with the surface as per the flush pointing technique above, then strike the joint to attain the preferred surface.