That is where proper brick pointing comes in. The damaged mortar is carefully removed and replaced with new mortar so the wall is tightened up again without unnecessarily replacing good brick.
At S&J NY Construction Inc., we perform brick pointing and masonry repair on brownstones, apartment buildings, mixed-use properties, commercial buildings and private homes throughout NYC.
Our masonry work includes repointing, brick replacement, crack repair, masonry stitching, lintel repair, window sill repair, parapet work, chimney repair and waterproofing. We do not treat every wall the same. Some buildings need isolated repairs while others need full sections repointed because the deterioration is widespread.
If you are seeing missing joints, loose brick, cracks or water getting through the wall, it is better to address it before the damage spreads. Send us photos or schedule a site visit and we can tell you what type of repair makes sense.
Need an estimate? Send photos, drawings or the project scope and we will review the work with you.
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