Exploring Landscape Setups

3 Commonly Needed Brickwork Services

4 October 2021 by Tanya Green

Masonry is a durable material option for almost any type of structure. However, it is often the case that a homeowner may not understand the full range of projects that a brickwork service can address.

Repairing Chimney Damage

A brick chimney is often the most common piece of masonry that can be found in residential properties. Even homes that use wood or other building materials will often utilize brick and mortar for the chimney. While the chimney of a house can be one of the most durable parts of the structure, it is still possible for it to suffer damages that will need to be repaired by professionals. For example, it can be possible for years of wear to create weak points in the brick that may develop into largescale damage. In extreme cases, it could be possible for these damages to result in the chimney collapsing onto the house if repairs are not performed as quickly as possible.

Installing Brick Floors

Brick flooring is another popular way of using masonry in a residential property. Brick floors can be extremely durable to the type of routine wear that can be expected in most homes. Furthermore, it will also be extremely resistant to moisture damage. You can increase this durability by applying a protective sealant. This will have the added benefit of also making the brick flooring far more resistant to staining. Unfortunately, the installation of this flooring can be fairly difficult. Without the right type of experience, it could be possible for the bricks to be uneven, which can lead to a higher risk of them suffering cracks in the future along with making it easier to trip and fall. However, a professional brickwork service will be capable of effectively completing this work so that these problems can be avoided.

Repairing Tuckpoints for Existing Bricks

The mortar that holds the bricks together can experience significant wear that can result in it becoming somewhat brittle. When this occurs, it may no longer be able to effectively support or bind the bricks together. Luckily, this is a problem that can be repaired by the technique of tuckpointing. This involves a contractor carefully chipping and prying the worn mortar. Once this has been completed, fresh mortar can be injected between the bricks. While this process may be somewhat slow, it can be an effective way of restoring a brick surface that is experiencing mortar deterioration.

Share