The process of replacing old mortar with new mortar is called repointing. When many people say tuckpointing, they're actually describing the process of repointing. Both tuckpointing and repointing are ...

When masons refer to “pointing,” they’re talking about the mortar laid between the bricks. “Repointing” is just what it ...

Sand is the most abundant ingredient in the mix. The powdered cement and lime are the glue that holds the sand together and allows the mortar to bond to each brick (or concrete block, stone or other ...