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Tuckpointing Melbourne

Do you have a brick wall which has recessed joints? Recessed joints in a brick wall are not a<br>structural issue but they can become a problem if you do not attend them right away. If the<br>joints are resected it becomes a place for the water to sit in. This can ultimately result in water<br>getting in your home in the form of a leak. Sometimes the mortar can crack because of stress if<br>not addressed right away it can spread and break multiple bricks which can then become a<br>problem. Tuckpointing is the process to refill the missing or recessed mortar. If you have a brick<br>wall that is recessed at the joints then you need a contractor to tuckpoint your wall.

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Tuckpointing Melbourne

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  1. Tuckpointing Melbourne Do you have a brick wall which has recessed joints? Recessed joints in a brick wall are not a structural issue but they can become a problem if you do not attend them right away. If the joints are resected it becomes a place for the water to sit in. This can ultimately result in water getting in your home in the form of a leak. Sometimes the mortar can crack because of stress if not addressed right away it can spread and break multiple bricks which can then become a problem. Tuckpointing is the process to refill the missing or recessed mortar. If you have a brick wall that is recessed at the joints then you need a contractor to tuckpoint your wall. Tuckpointing seems like an easy job but it is not. You need someone experienced to do the job or you may not get the results you desire. The most important thing is that you need a contractor who is good with matching colors. Majority of contractors call to fill in the recess but cannot match the color of the motor. As a result the wall looks patchy. Further the contractors even have a hard time matching the texture and grain of the mortar. This is why it is very important to hire someone who is experienced. Be sure to ask them to show some of their work. Ask them if they have tuckpointed for anyone in your neighborhood where you can go and see the work. When you want to hire a good and experienced contractor for tuckpointing, start by asking your friends, family, and neighbors if they know anyone good. If you can find one through them that is great. If not, go to Google and type: “tuckpointing Melbourne”. You will see a list of contractors. Read their reviews and hire the one who has good reviews.

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