Over time, weathering and decay can cause voids in the joints between masonry and brickwork allowing the ingress of water. Water entering through these voids can cause significant damage through freeze / thaw cycles and from salt dissolution and deposition.
Repointing is the process of renewing mortar joints in stone and brick buildings. Dudley cleaning are re-pointing and pointing contractors in the Bolton Bury and Manchester Area.
Removal of old mortar between joints is done carefully to avoid damage to masonry and brickwork. On very old buildings with soft materials, such as under-fired brick, removal by hand is often the most effective to avoid damage. New mortar can be designed to match the colour and texture of existing mortar to avoid visual aberrations.
The repointing process begins by removing damaged pointing to a depth equal to or slightly more than the width of the joint, or to the point where sound mortar is reached. Depths greater than 2-1/2" or 4 cm would be filled in several passes, allowing the mortar to cure for at least 24 hours.
Cost effective prices and competitive rates for repointing and pointing Bolton. Quotations are free with no obligation. Dudley Cleaning are pointing and repointing contractors in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Lancashire and the Northwest. Sub contractors to architects, local authorities, councils, building contractors, property management companies, schools plus private and commercial property owners.