Perth Mortar Repointing
Fretting Mortar and Crumbling Mortar Between Bricks
Mortar Pointing referred to as, Mortar Repointing, Brick pointing or Tuckpointing is a process of replacing damaged crumbling mortar between bricks know as fretting mortar.
The problem usually occurs at ground level where moisture is drawn up and passes through damaged or missing damp course — (damp course is a roll of bituminous felt that is laid in the bottom courses around finished floor level). A damp course is placed to stop moisture rising through the bricks or mortar. Unfortunately, over time the damp course can break down, thus letting moisture rise and damaging bricks and mortar. Gravity stops moisture rising higher than a meter in any brickwork, thus is why most of the damaged brickwork is at ground level,
If there is evidence of damaged fretting mortar or fretting brickwork above one meter, the problem is coming from another source, such as:
Leaking gutters
Driving rain,
Leaking pipes
Poorly mixed mortar
Mortar additives used at the time of construction
If left the mortar between your bricks can completely break down, fall out and this in turn will dislodge the brickwork leading to major structural damage. We offer every type of mortar restoration for both commercial and residential.
How do we fix it?
MORTAR POINTING/TUCKPOINTING/THREATING BRICKS/THREATING MORTAR
First, we find the cause of the problem. The threated mortar is then removed to a depth of around 20/25mm using specialist equipment and the cement joint is then washed? blown out and then carefully mortared. We make every effort using oxides to match the original colour — this is where the skill lies. After this, the wall is washed down, and the surrounding areas are cleaned.
Below are some examples of our work.
BricksfixWA have 35 years experience in mortar and limestone pointing across Perth.
Repointing
Tuckpointing
Mortar Replacement
Colour Matching
Limestone Pointing
Brick Staining
Mortar Tinting
General mortar repairs
Threated mortar replacement
Threated brick replacement
“Marcus from bricksfixwa did an excellent job on our house in Forrestfield., we were very satisfied with the standard of the workmanship and the final result.he matched the colour of the mortar perfectly and took great care to fill all the hole where the existing mortar had fallen out.he also left the premises in a clean and tidy condition.
Marcus himself is very friendly,knowledgeable and east to deal with.
his communication by phone was always prompt and courteous.
were happy to recommend him as a skilled reliable trades person.. ”