Brick is one of the most important building material and main which is a must for any building structure. Not
only do they give you the strength and the stability of the building
structure, but also give a distinguished if the couple used and continue
to be found. A simple brick structure is one of the all time classic trend in architecture. They add aesthetic value to the artifact and allows you to try different looks for a particular building. But
the only drawback of the brick walls is that the mortar between the
bricks apart when exposed to changes in external weather, including
rain, snow, or heat. And therefore important to maintain pointing brickwork structure strong and neat brick.
What is Brick Pointing?
When
I hear the word brick pointing for the first time about three years
ago, I thought it was some complex construction process. But I was wrong. Brick pointing mortar or cement is simply the change between the bricks. Generally, the old brick structure of mortar coming after several years of weak structure. In addition to the weakening of the structure, also gives a rough overview and unrepresentable. Imagine,
you have a nice brick fireplace in the living room is furnished but the
rough bricks that are fading with all the mortar came from the bricks. It can ruin the entire look of your home. Be it large or small, rough brick structure and unrepresentable don't look good and therefore need to be improved. At
moments like that, brick pointing to is what is coming to save You that
turns rough brick construction for an elegant brick artifacts. By the way, I still don't know why it's called the process of replacing the brick mortar brick pointing. If you have any ideas then share the knowledge with Buzzle with posting your comment in the comment box below.
The Process Of Brick Pointing
Now
you know what brick pointing and perhaps have realised that there are
so many brick walls and structures that you want to repair. Well, in this case, you should read the article further and down with your home improvement project all by yourself. Because,
hire a pro can cost a lot and therefore to keep costs to a minimum
pointing brickwork it is better to do it yourself, especially if the
construction of a brick wall. Given below are some simple steps that will help you in the process of designating bricks:
Before you start with brick pointing, you will need the following tools:
Mortar
Water
Pointing trowel
Hammer
Chisel
Waterproof gloves
Mask
Safety glasses
The Broom
Bucket
Procedure:
First, getting ready with all safety glasses, gloves, and masks. Don't forget to wear one of them because they are important for your safety.
We now take a closer look at the wall and check from which the mortars had come off. Decide if you want to replace the mortar between the bricks or simply all of those people who is very damaged.
Once you decide that, removing old mortar from brick or cement by using a hammer and chisel. Do it carefully without breaking or causing damage to the surrounding brick.
Now, clear structure with dust with a broom completely in order for small pieces of dried mortar removed. The bricks are now ready to get the new mortar.
Start preparing the cement to fill. Mix the mortar in a bucket of water and as much as you need. Keep moderate consistency so you can place it between the bricks correctly.
You can fill in the gaps using the mortar bag or you can do it manually by using the shovel pointing. Give it the right shape to the mortar in the joints so it looks neat.
After all of the gap is replaced with new mortar, let the walls dry completely. After this, the brick structure will again shine!
You can use various types of concrete to bring a different look to the structure and strength of the brick. You can buy the necessary equipment from any local dealers but rest assured the quality materials you purchase. Remember that, the bricks are expensive and because it is important to make the best of them.
