Residential Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing is a technique used to fill joints in masonry. This technique is used especially in brickworks to improve water penetration resistance. It is considered as one of the most effective and permanent way to decrease water entry into brickwork. In this way, the mortar joints and the materials used can have a lifespan of more than 25 years depending on the exposure conditions.
Tuckpointing is the repair and replacement of mortar between broken brick or stone walls and issues like this can lead to large looses of heat. Cracks, gaps, and crumbling mortar are signs that tuckpointing is needed. Paying close attention to detail, Interservice always delivers the best workmanship possible. After the job is finished, we perform a thorough site clean-up, leaving your property as close to the condition we found it.
Commercial Tuckpointing
When you hear the words commercial tuckpointing, it's simply referring to the professional process that's used to perform tuckpointing on an old or deteriorating building. This can be anything from homes to office buildings, old churches to factories. Regardless of the building, if it has brick that shows signs of wear and tear, it will need commercial tuckpointing.
The problem is that commercial tuckpointing is a meticulous job that shouldn't be tackled as a DIY project on the weekend. It requires a lot of experience, skill, and patience. The process involves going in and scraping out any old, unsound mortar and replacing it with new mortar. This reinforces the integrity of a building and also helps increase the overall aesthetics.
Commercial Tuckpointing Services
Tuckpointing is a specialized technique used to fill joints in masonry and brickwork to improve water penetration resistance and decrease water entry effectively.
Water Penetration Resistance
Considered one of the most effective and permanent ways to decrease water entry into brickwork, protecting your structure long-term.
25+ Years Lifespan
Properly treated mortar joints and materials can achieve a lifespan of more than 25 years, depending on environmental exposure conditions.
Understanding Tuckpointing
Tuckpointing involves the repair and replacement of mortar between broken brick or stone walls. Issues like crumbling mortar can lead to large losses of heat and compromise structural integrity.
Signs that Tuckpointing is Needed:
- Visible cracks along mortar joints
- Gaps between bricks or stone walls
- Crumbling, loose, or deteriorating mortar
Commercial Scope & Expertise
When you hear the words commercial tuckpointing, it simply refers to the professional process used on old or deteriorating buildings. This includes homes, office buildings, old churches, and factories. Regardless of the property, brick showing signs of wear requires professional attention.
Why It Requires Professional Expertise
Commercial tuckpointing is a meticulous job that shouldn't be tackled as a DIY weekend project. It requires significant experience, skill, and patience to scrape out old, unsound mortar and replace it with new mortar—reinforcing building integrity while enhancing aesthetics.
The Interservice Standard
Paying close attention to detail, Interservice always delivers the best workmanship possible. After the job is finished, we perform a thorough site clean-up, leaving your property as close to the condition we found it.