Soft-Mortar Tuckpointing for Des Plaines Brick Stock
Postwar Des Plaines bungalows and two-flats still carry lime-leaning joints that powder after O'Hare-area freeze-thaw. We remove failed mortar carefully, choose a softer compatible mix, and restore joints without trapping moisture in old brick.
Our process
- 1 How do you know it's time Look for gaps in the brickwork, powdery mortar that flakes easily, or damp spots inside your home. These are clear warnings. Winters in Des Plaines accelerate damage as water freezes in open joints. Delaying repair often leads to costly brickwork in addition to mortar fixes.
- 2 What does the job actually involve Our process involves grinding away deteriorated mortar to a proper depth, cleaning the joints thoroughly, and packing in new mortar that blends with your current color. We then finish the joints to replicate the original look. Most projects are completed in days, not weeks.
- 3 How long will it hold up Properly executed tuckpointing can endure 25-30 years, even with our tough freeze-thaw weather. Success depends on cutting joints deeply and allowing mortar to cure in suitable temperatures. That's why spring to fall is ideal, and we never rush the preparation work.
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Tuckpointing for Des Plaines homes
How do you know it’s time?
Look for gaps in the brickwork, powdery mortar that flakes easily, or damp spots inside your home. These are clear warnings. Winters in Des Plaines accelerate damage as water freezes in open joints. Delaying repair often leads to costly brickwork in addition to mortar fixes.
What does the job actually involve?
Our process involves grinding away deteriorated mortar to a proper depth, cleaning the joints thoroughly, and packing in new mortar that blends with your current color. We then finish the joints to replicate the original look. Most projects are completed in days, not weeks.
How long will it hold up?
Properly executed tuckpointing can endure 25-30 years, even with our tough freeze-thaw weather. Success depends on cutting joints deeply and allowing mortar to cure in suitable temperatures. That’s why spring to fall is ideal, and we never rush the preparation work.
Why Des Plaines residents choose us
Over local masonry projects successfully finished across Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Homeowners in Des Plaines recommend us because the quoted price is the final price, crews are punctual, and site cleanup is included, not an added charge.
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