Local Brick Masonry Service Tips on Simple Repairs
Masonry structures are extremely durable and easy to maintain. However, repair work is necessary due to the weather, water leakage, damp, pollution, weak foundations, and overall negligence. Rectifying this is important to prevent any future or further deterioration.
The first step with these repairs is to hire a professional local brick
masonry service
, they will send someone out to examine the extent of any damage, what caused it and how best to fix it. Based upon their evaluation, they will determine the best way for masonry
repair and the cost of the job. Repair techniques will vary on modern buildings than those used on buildings of historical importance.
Some common methods for masonry repair include re-pointing, tuck pointing, cleaning, replacing or resetting loose brick, and what is known as
parging
. Re-pointing and tuck pointing mean restrengthening the old mortar or removing and replacing it using new. It is only safe to remove old mortar no more than 0.95 to 1.27 cm in width.
These gaps will be cleaned, rinsed and then injected with new mortar. Once this has cured completely, it will then be tooled to blend in with the surrounding mortar. Cleaning is done using steam, water, stain removers and chemical cleaners. However, harsh chemicals and sandblasting
are
usually avoided due to the structural damage they can create.
Replacing masonry units will be needed should they be too badly damaged or have crumbled away completely, but, loose units can be resettled. With both cases, the mason must make sure the new masonry repair blends in with the rest of the structure.
Parging
involves applying stucco to masonry surfaces which are unfinished
or have become exposed after certain sections have been removed.
So if you are looking for a professional retaining wall construction
,
c
all Creative Masonry and Landscape of Cape Cod at (508) 221-5197 now. We are in East Falmouth, MA.