Repointing Archives - Bricklayers Sheffield

Different Types of Pointing

What Are the Different Types of Pointing Used in Building Construction? Construction pointing is the various methods that are used to cover a wall’s surface so that it is resistant to water and moisture. This can be done by using a construction pointing technique that matches the type of wall being pointed. Pointing is especially […]

Brick Repointing Terraced House, Woodseats, Sheffield

A terraced house a did at Woodseats. The client complained of damp coming through in patches and asked for patch pointing which I advised against. Its just not cost effective. You will only end up getting damp in other patches a year or so down the line so it makes much more sense to do […]

Stone Repointing in Lime Mortar, Broomhill, Sheffield

Here is a quick look at a job I did in Broomhill earlier this year. The customer had complained of dampness coming through near the chimney. So we set about to combat the problem. I recommended using lime mortar on stone as lower down where the chimney once was some of the stone had started […]

Repointing Brick Terraced House in Walkley, Sheffield

Here are a few pics of a recent job I did in Walkley. I seem to be getting a lot of repointing work around here at the moment. Must be coming to the end of its sell-by date? First, of course, is the dirty stage. Grinding out. Once it’s all ground out and rinsed with […]

House Repointing City Rd, Sheffield

A quick repointing job of a house in Sheffield. Here are a few photos of a house we pointed recently off City Rd in Sheffield.