Pointing

This section explains the different types of pointing, the problems you can have, how to remove pointing and repointing.

  • good new pointing
    a perfect example of high quality re-pointing
  • closeup of good pointing
    close-up showing slightly depressed joints with lime mortar
  • how not to do pointing
    how not to do it; cement mortar coarsely applied with struck joints protruding from the brick-work.