Tuckpointing Services for Interior Walls of Stone Foundation | Stamford, CT
Based in Stamford, CT, Advanced Basement Solutions offers masonry tuckpointing services involving the repair of mortar joints in brick or stone masonry walls. For the interior wall of a stone foundation, our tuckpointing services typically include the following steps:
- Inspection: Identifying the areas where the mortar is deteriorating, cracked, or missing. This helps determine the scope of the work needed.
- Preparation: Removing the old and damaged mortar from the joints between the stones. This is usually done with hand tools or power tools, taking care not to damage the surrounding stone.
- Mixing Mortar: Creating a new mortar mix that matches the original in color, texture, and strength. This ensures the repairs blend seamlessly with the existing structure.
- Applying Mortar: Carefully filling the joints with the new mortar. This is done by pressing the mortar into the joints and then smoothing and shaping it to match the original joints.
- Finishing Touches: After the mortar has set, the joints are often finished with a pointing trowel to achieve the desired appearance. The final look can vary from a flush finish to a concave or raked profile, depending on the original style.
Tuckpointing services by Advanced Basement Solutions not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the stone foundation but also improves its structural integrity by preventing moisture intrusion and further deterioration. Contact us today at (203) 274-8802 to schedule a quick no-cost quote! You can click the following link to view some of our 5-star Reviews.
