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The mortar that sits between the bricks of your home, also known as pointing, is a critical part of the structure of your house. However strong mortar seems, it won’t last forever. 50-60 years is the average lifespan of mortar.
At some point, the mortar between your bricks will have degraded to a stage where your house will need to be repointed. This process involves scraping away the old mortar from between your bricks and applying new mortar.
But how do you know when it’s time to repoint your house? Read on to discover the tell-tale signs that your house needs to be repointed.
When your mortar begins to degrade, you may notice visible cracks beginning to appear in the mortar. This is a sign that your mortar is coming to the end of its life and will soon need replacing through repointing.
If you see any visible cracks in the mortar, it’s important to contact a repointing specialist to assess the situation and check whether your property needs repointing.
If obvious gaps are beginning to show between the brickwork and the existing mortar, it’s time to repoint your home. Gaps in your walls will allow water to penetrate its way into your home, and no one wants to deal with leaks when they are avoidable.
If you notice gaps appearing between your brickwork, contact a repointing specialist as soon as possible, before any damage occurs.
If you notice any bricks beginning to come loose, it’s a sure sign that your mortar has significantly deteriorated and your house needs to be repointed. When the mortar deteriorates, it is no longer able to hold the bricks in place, so bricks are able to move out of place.
When you notice that bricks are beginning to come loose, you will need to repoint your home. This should be done as soon as possible to maintain the structural integrity of your property and prevent water from getting in.
Inadequate pointing is one of the most common causes of penetrating damp. Mortar is designed to seal your house from the elements, keeping the rain out. However, when the mortar begins to decay, it can allow water to enter your home, causing penetrating damp.
If your pointing is causing penetrating damp within your home, don’t panic. It’s actually one of the easiest causes of damp to fix – but only if it’s caught early. Repointing your home can help to prevent penetrating damp. However, if you leave it too long, the entire wall could become compromised, affecting the structure of your home.
If you suspect that your home may need repointing, or if you want an expert’s opinion, it’s always worth consulting a professional repointing specialist – after all, they’re the experts. They can assess your property and check whether it needs repointing, before providing you with a quote to complete the work.
The average rating for Bark Repointing Specialists is 4.7, based on 322,132 reviews
5/5
based on 322,132 reviews
Is your property in need of repointing but you’re not sure how much it will cost? Read our handy guide to find out how much your builder will charge for their services.
