As time passes and your home is exposed to more and more different weather conditions, it’s inevitable that some wear and tear will start to show in the brickwork. Over the years, the bricks may appear faded, some crumbling might be visible, or the mortar may have begun to look weathered and is missing in places.
Aside from the way that this makes your home look (think shabby and uncared for, eyesore etc.), even the smallest issue with the brickwork can lead to much bigger problems further down the line, if left unrepaired. For example, crumbling or missing mortar can easily encourage cracks to appear, and when they inevitably do start to show, water will begin entering them, expediting the deterioration process.
However, if you schedule an an assessment with a masonry professional as soon as you spot any signs of damage and deterioration, you can get your brickwork back to its original condition and protect your home from the many problems that can occur when moisture starts to infiltrate brickwork.
How exactly? Let’s take a closer look:
How do masonry professionals tackle damaged brickwork?
When you start to notice that the joints of your brickwork are crumbling or already have gaps in them, it’s time to call in the pro’s. The sooner you have them treated, the less chance there will be of further problems with the brickwork occurring in the future.
A masonry contractor will renew any failed joints in the bricks using a technique known as pointing; quick, simple, and highly effective, brick pointing has a number of benefits, 5 of which are listed below:
- It can improve the structural integrity of your home
When deteriorating mortar starts to become a problem and is left untreated, it can eventually spell disaster for a building’s structural integrity. Hire brick pointing services, on the other hand, and you can rescue your home and protect it from further damage for many years to come.
2. It provides protection from the elements
Brickwork with failing mortar that isn’t properly sealed, will almost certainly not be affording your home the protection it needs from the elements; making it easy for moisture to penetrate the very structure of your home. When this happens, further deterioration can occur, and you may start to notice mold and mildew growing. Brick pointing helps to seal all areas of vulnerability in the masonry and give your home absolute protection from the weather.
3. It helps to preserve the value of your home
Your home is a precious investment, but by neglecting your brickwork and putting its very structure in jeopardy, you could be decreasing the value of your home with every month that passes. When you invest in preserving your home’s brickwork with services such as pointing, however, you can help keep it looking good and structurally sound, and hopefully preserve your investment, too.
4. It can help increase your home’s curb appeal
As well as affecting the value of your home, deteriorating brickwork can also make a property look a lot less appealing, making it harder for you to find buyers should you wish to sell it. Ask a masonry contractor to use brick pointing techniques to restore the mortar, and keep your home looking fresh, cared for an appealing.
5. It can help keep regular maintenance to a minimum
With comprehensive brick pointing that tackles every area of your home’s deteriorating brickwork, you can minimize future maintenance requirements and keep repair costs down.
Are your bricks in need of some TLC? If so, reach out to a masonry contractor in your area and ask them about their brick pointing services.