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Our team at Force Masonry Construction specializes in foundation repair and tuckpointing services for brick and block structures, churches, schools, and municipal buildings. If you have a block foundation with minor damage, we may be able to help you prevent further damage with foundation tuckpointing. Our expert brick layers have years of experience helping home and business owners repair block foundations.
What Is Tuckpointing?
Tuckpointing is a process used to remove damaged mortar and replace it with new mortar, thereby preventing deterioration, water leaks, and damage to your home. It can be performed on large buildings to fix damaged areas, improve the aesthetic appeal of the building, and keep the brick stronger for years. Tuckpointing is a recommended maintenance process that should be completed every 20 years on brick buildings.
In addition, tuckpointing is a perfect solution for block foundations experiencing mortar deterioration or stairstep cracking. In some cases, we may need to excavate the soil around your foundation, which will give our team access to the exterior blockwork to inspect for damage and cracks.
Do I Need Tuckpointing?
Moisture, weather, and time can all impact how long the mortar on your brick and block foundations will last. Over time, noticing damage to your home becomes easier. If you notice any of the following signs on your home, you may need our team to tuckpoint your foundation to keep it strong:
- Cracked, dirty, or dark basement walls
- Exterior bricks with a washed-out color
- Discoloration or spots caused by outflows
- Damaged or loose brickwork
- Visibly damaged mortar
- Stairstep cracks
What Are the Benefits of Tuckpointing?
Tuckpointing can help maintain the life of your properties by removing damaged and aging mortar joints. This prevents further corrosion caused by issues like leaning or structural instability. In addition, tuckpointing can prevent water from entering your basement, preventing issues related to water damage such as rot, mildew, and mold.
Tuckpointing can also save you money — this preventative maintenance service adds life to the mortar in between your bricks. A home with bad mortar left unmaintained can potentially suffer a major failure, resulting in the complete replacement of the brick facing. Tuckpointing can prevent this by resealing and preventing damage to the brick that is on the wall. Tuckpointing also improves or restores the natural beauty of your home.
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Do you have questions about foundation tuckpointing? Call us at (309) 642-5332 or complete our online contact form and one of our experts will reach out.
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