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cracks in mortar joints (post #192336)

kentmac1547 on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 11:32
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need info on repairing mortar cracks on a bedford stone home. what to use and how to apply
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This is known as "pointing" (post #192336, reply #1 of 2)

by DanH in reply to kentmac1547 [original] on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 17:55

This is known as "pointing" or "tuck-pointing".  Google those terms and you'll probably find a lot of info.


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I don't know what a bedford home is.............. (post #192336, reply #2 of 2)

by calvin in reply to kentmac1547 [original] on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 18:26

And not sure what magnitude the cracks are..........

but, tuckpointing is something to be concerned about and can be taken care of by a novice.  However, doing it so nobody knows you did it takes a bit of skill and care.

Cracks in the mortar joint might be something to be more concerned with.

how bad are these 'cracks'?

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