Brick Repointing | Stone Fireplace Vancouver

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Stone Fireplace Vancouver Getting the job done right…First time AboutContact UsPrivacy Statement Category Archives: Brick Repointing Brick Repointing Brick Repointing Services Whether you are looking to spruce up your home or intending to add value to a property prior to rental or resale, you can substantially improve the appearance and the value of your property using Brickstone Contracting for brick repointing services in the general Vancouver BC and Tri-Cities area. Why have brick repointing done? Gaps in mortar caused over time by weathering and decay not only appear unsightly, but also can potentially let water seep between the bricks, which through ongoing freezing/thawing and salt accumulation, can cause long-term significant damage. Click here to see an example of brick repointing. Why use brick repointing professionals Shoddily done home-DIY brick repointing work can be more harmful than beneficial to your home. In most cases, it will appear unprofessional, and runs the risk of exposing the level of the mortar joint above the face of the masonry, causing the mortar edge to feather and the bricks to degrade. Don’t take a chance with your brick repointing, call Brickstone Contracting today! Why Brickstone Contracting for Brick Repointing? Brickstone has the knowledge… It is most important that the mortar used for repointing has similar performance characteristics (permeability, compressive strength, and proper thermal expansion properties) to the original mortar used in a building. We can produce new mortar to match the colour and texture of the existing mortar, to produce great results. Removal of some mortar joints are always done with the utmost care to avoid any damage to brickwork – thus removal by hand, is often the most effective way. Certain brick repointing


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