Damaged brick joint repair Montreal

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Damaged brick joints? Don’t wait for your wall to collapse!

If you live in or own a masonry building, and you notice that the brick joints are starting to deteriorate, crumble or that some bricks have fallen out of the wall, it’s more than time to call in a team of professionals to repair your brick joints.

Neglecting to do so can have serious consequences, such as frost boil damage, and can affect the very structure of your building. If brick repointing isn’t carried out quickly, it could lead to the partial or complete collapse of your wall, which could also cause injury to passers-by.

What are the main causes of brick joint deterioration?

• Exposure to the elements : Weathering, including rain, snow, freezing and thawing, can cause brick joints to wear out over time.
• Thermal expansion and contraction: Temperature variations cause building materials to expand and contract, which can lead to cracking and damage to brick joints.
• Building movement: Structural movement or settlement of the ground beneath the building can cause movement in brick walls, which can damage joints.
• Mosses and lichens: The growth of mosses, lichens and other vegetation can promote the deterioration of brick joints by retaining moisture and exerting pressure on the joints.
• Mechanical wear: Wear due to direct contact with objects, abrasive materials or frequent trampling can damage brick joints.
• Efflorescence: Efflorescence is the deposition of mineral salts on the surface of bricks and joints, which can damage the appearance and integrity of the joints.
• Water leaks: Water infiltration through brick joints, often due to roofing or drainage problems, can lead to deterioration.
• Natural aging: Over time, joint materials such as mortar can degrade naturally due to exposure to the elements and normal wear and tear.
• Material quality: The quality of mortar used for brick joints can influence their durability. Poor-quality mortar can degrade more quickly.
• Poor installation: Incorrect installation of brick joints, using inadequate mortar or faulty pointing techniques, can lead to premature deterioration.

What are the steps involved in repairing brick joints?

In the event that the brick wall has begun to collapse, our priority is to secure the perimeter as a matter of urgency to prevent accidents. The following steps are standard for brick repointing work, and may vary from project to project.

• Initial assessment: We first inspect the condition of the brick joints to determine the nature of any damage, deterioration or specific problems.
• Preparing and securing the worksite: We ensure that the worksite is safe before work begins, by putting in place special measures (safety nets, scaffolding, etc.). Afterwards, anything in the vicinity of the work area is removed or protected.
• Removing damaged joints : Damaged, worn or deteriorated brick joints are carefully removed using masonry tools such as grinders, chisels or jackhammers.
• Cleaning joints : Brick surfaces and joint spaces are thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt, dust, mortar residues and any other contamination.
• Mortar preparation: We prepare new mortar to the specifications required for brick joints. Mortar color can be matched to existing joints if required.
• Making the new joints: Fresh mortar is applied in the joint spaces using appropriate grouting techniques, such as troweling or the use of a mortar syringe.
• Smoothing and finishing: Fresh mortar joints are smoothed and finished to achieve a uniform, aesthetic appearance that matches the existing joints.
• Drying: Fresh mortar is left to dry and harden for a suitable period, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and environmental conditions.
• Final cleaning: Any excess mortar on the bricks is carefully removed, leaving the masonry clean and presentable.
• Final inspection: Finally, we carry out a final inspection to ensure that the brick joints are properly repaired, strong and tight-fitting. We clean up the entire job site before completion and dispose of the debris in an environmentally responsible manner.

Why choose Restaure-Action for brick joint repair and repointing?

Our team of qualified professionals is dedicated to specialized masonry work and has more than 60 years’ combined experience. We have all the qualifications and skills you need for brick joint repair and repointing. We can carry out these repairs in both the residential sector (houses, apartment buildings, townhouses, duplexes and triplexes) and the commercial sector (commercial space, warehouses, historic buildings, etc.). 

Any questions?

If you have any questions about our brick joint repair service, our other masonry services or to request a free estimate, we invite you to contact us. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible. We travel to many parts of Montreal to offer our residential and commercial masonry services.