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cracks in mortar joints

kentmac1547 | Posted in General Discussion on

need info on repairing mortar cracks on a bedford stone home. what to use and how to apply

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  1. DanH | | #1

    This is known as "pointing"

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

  2. calvin | | #2

    I don't know what a bedford home is..............

    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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