Lime-friendly repointing on pre-war brick
Pre-war Park Ridge brick needs joints softer than modern bagged mortar. We repoint with permeable mortar, matching joint profile on porch piers and main walls so the bungalow can dry after rain instead of spalling its face.
Our process
- 1 We use the mortar your home was designed for Homes constructed before 1960 utilized soft lime mortar, whose flexibility is a benefit — it permits moisture to pass through walls safely. Rigid modern cement traps moisture and can damage vintage brick. We replicate the original mix because your home deserves the right treatment.
- 2 We match your specific mortar, not a generic substitute Before starting, we examine your existing joints — their color, sand content, and texture. We create a custom blend and apply a test patch for your approval. It's your home; you should be delighted with the outcome.
- 3 We take pride in revitalizing aged walls Vintage Repointing isn't glamorous — it's about creating sturdy, healthy joints that hold everything together quietly. Yet when we see a weary the North Shore wall standing tall once more, that's our reward. Some of our best work goes unnoticed, and that's just fine.
- 4 On-site Assessment Schedule a site visit in Park Ridge and nearby IL communities.
Vintage Repointing for Park Ridge homes
We use the mortar your home was designed for
Homes constructed before 1960 utilized soft lime mortar, whose flexibility is a benefit — it permits moisture to pass through walls safely. Rigid modern cement traps moisture and can damage vintage brick. We replicate the original mix because your home deserves the right treatment.
We match your specific mortar, not a generic substitute
Before starting, we examine your existing joints — their color, sand content, and texture. We create a custom blend and apply a test patch for your approval. It’s your home; you should be delighted with the outcome.
We take pride in revitalizing aged walls
Vintage Repointing isn’t glamorous — it’s about creating sturdy, healthy joints that hold everything together quietly. Yet when we see a weary the North Shore wall standing tall once more, that’s our reward. Some of our best work goes unnoticed, and that’s just fine.
Why Park Ridge residents choose us
We approach your home as if it were local crews’s. Our crew arrives promptly, safeguards your property, and leaves the area spotless. We back every project with our name and a clear written scope—and a phone line answered by a familiar voice.
Clear Scope — that's company policy
Ready to start the Park Ridge masonry visit?
Tell us what failed on the bungalow brick and we'll schedule a Park Ridge site visit and written package scope.