Pointing is the process of creating the mortar joints between bricks in a piece of brickwork. When old mortar is partially removed and replaced, this is called repointing. If you’ve looked closely at ...

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When the mortar between bricks starts to fail, more significant problems will begin to emerge. Water will have an easier passage into the structure of your home, leading to unwanted damp issues.

Query: My husband and I are planning to renovate and extend the rear of our 19th Century house. Most of the rear wall of the house is faced with brick but this looks somewhat dull and patchy. The ...