Brick Repointing & Repair

Brick repointing and brick repair throughout the Lehigh Valley, PA. K.B. Masonry removes deteriorated mortar, repairs damaged brick, and matches new mortar to the existing masonry.

Schedule A Brick Repointing Consultation

“Kody repointed some areas on my brick house, using mortar that matches the existing mortar.”

Brick Repointing & Repair Projects

  • historic brick repointing by K.B. Masonry in Lehigh Valley PA

    Bethlehem, PA

  • brick repointing with matched mortar on older home

    Bethlehem, PA

  • deteriorated brick mortar joints before repointing

    Bethlehem, PA

  • brick repointing after restoration with matched mortar

    Bethlehem, PA

  • historic brick mortar joint profile restoration

    Bethlehem, PA

  • Close-up of expertly matched mortar joints after repointing

    College Hill Easton, PA

  • Historic brick home repointing with carefully matched mortar

    Bethlehem, PA

  • Lime mortar repointing for brick and stone masonry

    Nazareth, PA

  • Professional brick repointing and mortar matching project

    Emmaus, PA

  • Brick home with newly completed repointing work

    Bethlehem, PA

  • Chimney repointing project completed by K.B. Masonry

    Nazareth, PA

  • Historic brick home repointing with carefully matched mortar

    Bethlehem, PA

  • Lime mortar repointing for brick home

    Bethlehem, PA

  • Close-up of expertly matched mortar joints after repointing

    Nazareth, PA

  • Chimney repointing project completed by K.B. Masonry

    Coopersburg, PA

  • Historic brick home repointing with carefully matched mortar

    Nazareth, PA

  • Close-up of expertly matched mortar joints after repointing

    Bethlehem, PA

Brick Repointing

Brick repointing is the process of removing deteriorated mortar and replacing it with new mortar. The existing brick, mortar, joint profile, and condition of the wall determine how the repointing should be completed. The goal is to repair the failing joints while keeping the new work compatible with the existing masonry.

Older & Historic Brick

Older brick can require different mortar and repair methods than newer masonry. Mortar that is too hard, poorly matched, or finished with the wrong joint profile can damage the brick or make the repair stand out. K.B. Masonry considers the existing brick, mortar, and joint profile before determining the repair.

Mortar Matching Matters

Mortar matching involves more than color. Strength, composition, texture, aggregate, and joint profile all affect how the new mortar works with the existing brick and how the finished repair looks. The new mortar should work with the brick and fit the existing masonry.

“Kody repointed some areas on my brick house, using mortar that matches the existing mortar.”

Brick Repairs That Fit The Existing Brickwork

The existing wall is the reference point. K.B. Masonry considers the brick, mortar, joint shape, texture, and surrounding masonry so repaired areas do not look unnecessarily patched or out of place.

“He matched the masonry perfectly and the areas that were repaired do not look out of place.”

What Happens When Brick Repointing Is Done Wrong

Poor repointing can change the appearance of the wall and may cause additional masonry problems. Mortar that is too hard, too bright, smeared onto the brick, or finished with the wrong joint profile can make the repair stand out and may not work properly with the existing brick. K.B. Masonry can assess previous repointing and determine the appropriate repair.

The Right Brick Repair For The Wall

No two brick walls are exactly the same. The condition of the brick, existing mortar, previous repairs, and exposure to water all affect the right approach. K.B. Masonry determines the repair based on the existing masonry rather than using one method for every wall.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Brick repointing removes deteriorated mortar from the joints between bricks and replaces it with new mortar appropriate for the existing masonry.

  • Common signs include missing mortar, cracking, loose or crumbling joints, gaps around the brick, and visible mortar deterioration.

  • Mortar needs to work with the existing brick. Color, strength, composition, texture, and joint profile can all affect the repair.

  • No. Repointing repairs the mortar joints. Brick repair addresses damaged, cracked, loose, or deteriorated bricks.

  • The goal is to make the new mortar blend with the existing masonry as closely as possible. I look at the original mortar color, texture, joint shape, and surrounding brick before starting the repointing or repair process.

  • Mortar that is too hard or incompatible with the brick can contribute to deterioration and may make the repair visibly stand out.

  • Yes. Older and historic brick masonry is a specialty of K.B. Masonry.

  • Yes. K.B. Masonry provides onsite masonry consultations throughout the Lehigh Valley.