Mortar Joint Work Suited to Buffalo Grove Subdivisions
Most Buffalo Grove brick is 1970s–90s veneer on HOA streets—thin skins that show open joints after Lake County freeze-thaw. We cut out powdery mortar, match the original joint color, and leave a clean, warranty-ready wall for the association file.
Our process
- 1 How do you know it's time Watch for cracks in the joints, mortar that turns to dust when touched, or interior water marks. Each Buffalo Grove winter worsens open joints as ice forms and pushes outward. Delaying repair often leads to brick replacement costs on top of the joint work.
- 2 What does the job actually involve We cut out deteriorated mortar to a depth of around 3/4 inch, clean the grooves, and install fresh color-matched mortar. Joints are then shaped to fit the existing look. For most houses, the work finishes in days, not months.
- 3 How long will it hold up Properly performed tuckpointing stands up for 25-30 years, even with our harsh freeze-thaw patterns. Success depends on cutting deep enough and allowing mortar to set above freezing. That's why spring to fall is ideal and we never rush the preparation.
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Tuckpointing for Buffalo Grove homes
How do you know it’s time?
Watch for cracks in the joints, mortar that turns to dust when touched, or interior water marks. Each Buffalo Grove winter worsens open joints as ice forms and pushes outward. Delaying repair often leads to brick replacement costs on top of the joint work.
What does the job actually involve?
We cut out deteriorated mortar to a depth of around 3/4 inch, clean the grooves, and install fresh color-matched mortar. Joints are then shaped to fit the existing look. For most houses, the work finishes in days, not months.
How long will it hold up?
Properly performed tuckpointing stands up for 25-30 years, even with our harsh freeze-thaw patterns. Success depends on cutting deep enough and allowing mortar to set above freezing. That’s why spring to fall is ideal and we never rush the preparation.
Why Buffalo Grove residents choose us
Over local masonry projects successfully completed across Chicago’s northwest suburbs and counting. Buffalo Grove homeowners recommend us because the quoted price is the final price, crews arrive promptly, and cleanup is included, never an add-on charge.
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