| TUCKPOINTING or REPOINTING MORTAR JOINTS | |
| Many homeowners
mistakenly think that masonry structures like brick and stone chimneys
require zero maintenance and last forever. In reality, the mortar joints in
a brick or stone chimney are not that durable. Wind, rain and freezing
temperatures conspire to erode these joints. Over time the weakened mortar
joints will cause both water leakage and structural problems. A good rule of thumb is every 20-years a masonry chimney's mortar joints will need to be cut-out, cleaned and refilled with fresh mortar--a process known as tuckpointing or re-pointing. If the mortar joints in your chimney have gaps, cracks or show visible deterioration, call Chadds Ford Chimney Sweeps for a solid repair solution. |
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