Properly Maintaining Your BuildingAll structures require some form of regular maintenance. Pointing, also called repointing or pointing up, is the process of replacing deteriorated mortar in the joints of a masonry wall with new mortar. Over time, weathering and decay causes voids in the joints between masonry units allowing water to infiltrate into the structure. Water entering through voids in masonry can cause significant damage to masonry construction through free thaw cycles and from salt dissolution and deposits.Obvious signs of deterioration signal the need for pointing. These include: disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, damp walls, or damaged plasterwork. Improperly performed pointing will compromise the appearance and integrity of the structure. Indeed, bad work may even cause physical damage to the masonry and structure itself. Therefore, it is essential to hire quality craftsmen. GL Capasso Restoration specializes in brick and stone pointing. In hiring GL Capasso Restoration you are ensured that the visual and physical integrity of your structure will be expertly restored and preserved into the future. |