How can homeowners tell when tuckpointing is needed instead of replacing bricks?
Answer
One of the most common signs is when mortar joints become recessed, cracked, or begin falling out while the bricks themselves remain solid. We perform many tuckpointing repairs in Livonia near 5 Mile & Farmington area.
Mortar is designed to wear out before the bricks do so the wall can last longer overall. Replacing deteriorated mortar joints restores the strength of the wall and helps prevent moisture from entering behind the masonry.
So if the bricks still look solid, meaning they’re not cracked, crumbling or spalling (flaking apart) then there’s a very good chance tuckpointing will take care of the issue.
