When should i get brick repair / mortar repointed ?

When should i consider re pointing my house ? brick repair ? repairing mortar?. You should consider getting your mortar replaced when you see signs of deterioration , cracks , holes , or any sign`s of gaps in between the bricks or stone crumbling to the touch or just soft easy to scrape out and visual signs of mortar that has fell out on the floor can be a good indication its time to get the repointing (mortar) replaced. The cement in the mortar starts to degrade over time it lasts up to 35 to 50 years depending on the stress it has had to endure weather ect. Neglecting your pointing can lead to much more expensive avoidable structural issues including water infiltration mould growth and even compromised stability as well as damaging the (masonry) brick work its self leading to much more expensive , complex problems. Choosing the right mortar for your property is imperative to your bricks or stone i.e the type of stone the type of brick the age of the property. Is it Edwardian is it Victorian is it Tudor all this information is a crucial factor in making sure your repointing is done correctly. here at d n a pointing specialist we do just that we are pointing specialists. below is a few examples of how your pointing / facade will look when it is time to get the mortar replaced and brick repair.