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Repointing Services in London
Ranging from a more exacting assessment to thorough preparation, our London repointing services will extend to expert execution; in this way, we believe in quality materials and techniques for the restoration of mortar joints to the last possible detail. MMR Pointing London provides experienced repointing services providing you with durable, lasting solutions for protecting and enhancing your investment: be it your home or commercial property.
Flush pointing
Flush pointing is a method of repointing, neat, and modern, where the mortar should be applied to sit flush with the faces of the brick. Designed with this method is a smooth, even finish ideal for new buildings, or those which would like to give an impression of a slick façade while maintaining the solidity of the building. MMR Pointing London offers a flush-pointing service using expert hands to address any particular need of your property, ranging from a neat and attractive finish to ensuring its weather tightness.
Weather Struck pointing
Weather struck pointing is a traditional repointing method known for its durability and weather resistance. In this technique, the mortar is thoroughly compressed into the joints and then ‘struck’ or angled to throw water off the brickwork. MMR Pointing London specializes in weather pointing, offering first-class, durable pointing to finish your property, securing it against London’s changeable weather.
Bucket Handle pointing
Bucket handle pointing is a kind of pointing, and it is done in a concave finish shape, rather similar to the curve of a bucket handle. This repointing strategy is critical not only in preserving functionality but also in improving visual interest in the brickwork. MMR Pointing London offers a professional bucket handle pointing service that helps not only to maintain the functionality of the property but also to add aesthetic value, beauty, and uniqueness to your property in London.
Recessed Pointing
Recessed pointing is done when the mortar is set somewhat back from the faces of the brick, giving somewhat of a shadow effect to single out individual bricks. It gives extra depth and texture to the brickwork and greatly adds to its architectural appeal. Recessed pointing: It is more subtle in its application to increase the impact of your property without jeopardizing the strength of your mortar joints.
Tuck Pointing
Tuckpointing is more specific repointing, where contrasting mortar is used to appear as if the brick has been cut very fine. This is required to be done with great precision and skill, ensuring that the technique of matching the mortar colour to the brick is complex and contributes to the aesthetic whole. MMR Pointing: With years of experience, artisans from London present the best tuckpointing services for your valuable property, reviving them against the myriad architectural landscapes of London.
Repointing FAQ
Repointing is an important procedure that replaces deteriorated mortar between bricks or stones in a building. Mortar does wear over time, either by weathering, ageing, or even by structural movement, leaving gaps and reducing the overall strength of the building. Repointing is supposed to produce a salvaging effect, which regains stability, avoids further damage, and makes the masonry joint look better than it is at the time of repointing.
The frequency varies with a few factors to take into consideration, such as the type of mortar used, the weather element exposure level, and the quality of the initial construction. This would, therefore, imply the mortar joint assessment would be done at an interval of 25 to 50 years from the time of construction, generally recommended. Modern mortars may have longer intervals between repointing.