Brick and mortar

Brick-and-mortar exteriors last for many years without needing repairs. Over time, though, water seeps into the mortar joints and begins to wear them away. When enough mortar dissolves, it’s time for mortar repair, or brick repointing.

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Repointing is a simple job, but it has to be done with care, using the right tools and the right materials.

If you're in the planning process of building a new brick home chances are you've spent hours poring over dozens of brick options, trying to find the right color for your house. One decision that often gets over looked is what mortar color to use. 80% of a wall surface is brick and the remaining...

A "flush" mortar joint is struck off even or flush with the face of the brick creating a smooth wall. The joint is usually, but not always a larger 3/4" joint.