Brick Tuckpointing Literature

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©1993-2012 Tim Carter

        
Summary: There are many articles written about tuckpointing how to, tuckpointing masonry and brick walls, or repointing. Some of the articles are written for the average homeowner, and some are written for the professional. They all contain great information. If you spend some time at the library and secure some of the following publications, you will obtain a wealth of information.

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There is a common thread in all of the following articles about instructions for tuckpointing. Tuckpointing that looks good is not an easy task. Patience, skill and hand-eye coordination are necessary if you want your tuckpointing to match the existing mortar. Some of the articles have older publication dates. Don't let that scare you. Much of the information concerning tuckpointing masonry is timeless. It has been known for quite some time how to do it. The trouble is that craftsmen and others simply forget or fail to pass along the information correctly.

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  • Architectural Technology pgs 25-26 Fall 1985
    "Masonry Maintenance" by Valerie Sivinski

  • Brick Industry Association
    Technical Notes on Brick Construction
    Moisture Resistance of Brick Masonry - 7 F
  • Masonry Construction pgs. 447-450 October 1993
    "Restoring Mortar Joints in Historic Buildings" by Kenneth A. Hooker

  • "Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings" by Robert C. Mack, FAIA, and John P. Speweik National Park Service
    This publication is awesome. It contains very valuable tips and insights into the entire process of repointing mortar. If you decide to read just one article, make it this one.

  • The Old House Journal pgs. 27-31 Jan/Feb 1987
    "How to Repoint" by Gregory S. Woroch


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