Sand is the most abundant ingredient in the mix. The powdered cement and lime are the glue that holds the sand together and allows the mortar to bond to each brick (or concrete block, stone or other ...

Generally, tuckpointing is viewed as a cosmetic upgrade while repointing is viewed as a structural repair ... Closely inspect the mortar joints in the brick or stone. If the mortar is discolored, ...

During an annual inspection, I discovered my chimney had a few spalling bricks. After remedying the underlying moisture issue ...