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Tuckpointing that stops water and restores the look of your brick

Crumbling mortar lets water in. We grind out the failed joints and refill them with mortar matched to your brick.

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Tuckpointing & Repointing

Mortar is the sacrificial part of a brick wall. It is meant to wear before the brick does, and when it crumbles, water gets into the wall and into the home. Tuckpointing, or repointing, replaces the failed mortar so the wall can shed water again.

We remove deteriorated mortar to a proper depth, clean the joints and pack in new mortar in thin layers. Choosing the right mortar matters: older, softer brick needs a softer mortar, because a hard modern mix can damage it. Many older Nashville homes fall in that category.

What you get

Done right, from the first walk-through

01

Proper joint depth

Old mortar removed deep enough for a lasting repair.

02

Mortar matched to the brick

Strength, color and texture chosen for your wall, especially older brick.

03

Packed in layers

Mortar placed in stages so it bonds fully and cures evenly.

04

Tooled to match

Joint profile matched to the original look.

The process

How your service comes together

  1. 1

    Test the wall

    We check joints and the condition of the brick.

  2. 2

    Cut out and clean

    Failed mortar is removed and joints are cleaned.

  3. 3

    Fill and tool

    New mortar is packed and finished to match.

FAQ

Common questions about tuckpointing & repointing

How do I know my mortar is failing?

If it is crumbling, recessed more than a quarter inch or you can push a key into it, it is time.

Is tuckpointing the same as repointing?

The terms are often used interchangeably. Strictly, tuckpointing adds a contrasting thin line, but most people mean replacing mortar joints.

Can I just caulk the cracks?

No. Caulk is not a substitute for mortar and traps moisture. The joint should be repointed.

Related services

Often planned together

Brick Repair & Replacement Brick Repair & ReplacementReplace damaged bricks and rebuild failing sections.Learn more Masonry Sealing & Waterproofing Sealing & WaterproofingBreathable sealers and moisture control for masonry.Learn more Masonry Restoration Masonry RestorationCareful repair of historic and aging brick, stone and mortar.Learn more

Service areas

Nashville and the cities all around it

From Clarksville to Shelbyville and Dickson to Cookeville, pick your city to see the masonry work we do in your part of Middle Tennessee.

Nashville Antioch Arrington Bellevue Brentwood Clarksville College Grove Columbia Cookeville Dickson Fairview Franklin Gallatin Goodlettsville Hendersonville Hermitage La Vergne Lebanon Madison Mt. Juliet Murfreesboro Nolensville Shelbyville Smyrna Spring Hill Springfield Thompson's Station White House

Not on the list? Call 615-357-7797. We take projects across Middle Tennessee.

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