How to repoint mortar joints

This tutorial and guidance video demonstrates how to repair and repoint damaged or broken mortar joints in brickwork, helping to maintain a walls strength and structure, but also keeping it weatherproofed.

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[fortheloveofbrum]

Brilliant video. Really clearly explained, no fillers. I can do that. Thanks

[davidcameron]

Those bricks are very old. Looks like the mortar at the back of the joint you raked out is lime. No way should you be using a cement based mortar. It's too strong. Looks like cement has previously been used for repointing and that is why the bricks on the top of the wall are damaged. By using cement, you are actually destroying the wall, not maintaining its structure. Use a lime mortar instead.

[justinphilpott]

No discussion of what mix to use to not blowout the bricks or make other issues, according to what was there before...

[CustomDesignzShop]

I love this guy, he reminds me of my father 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[alanyoung]

Really useful practical guide on repointing a modern wall. If would any be pointers require reliable technical guidance on repointing, do take the trouble to read the Building Research Establishment publication “Good Repair Guide No 24” (Repointing external brickwork walls) as this provides useful information, including when does worn pointing affect structural integrity and the importance of using lime pointing on old solid walls.

[JamesWilliams-smog]

Great demonstration. I caution those DIYers that often times you need to ensure that the mechanical/strength/thermal expansion properties of the new mortar match that of the original mortar, particularly for historical structures. Not trying to scare anyone, but a significant mismatch in materials (i.e., brick, cmu, mortar, grout, etc.) can result in cracks and more challenges than original tackling. Know the age of your masonry structure. Ask a subject matter expert. Ask questions of anyone performing a "simple" repair if they have considered these things. Excessively strong or stiff is not always the answer. Can result in an imbalance in stiffness.

[fireblaster]

I personally wouldn’t use a bolster and club hammer due to loosing and braking wait until mortar is slightly gone off before brushing

[topgrafter]

never brush off till the mortar is touch dry or you will ruin your finish like this guy has.

[pedrosorto]

thank you so much i had no idea how to start my project but this video was so helpful..

[auradudu]

Hello from România! 👋
Great job! Thank you for the tips! 👏👏

[kennybell]

Great video. Gets right to the point. love it. thanks for the help!

[Gmackrcplanes]

Bakers bag and a angle grinder fastest way. Oh and have a friend with a vacuum on it while grinding 🍻

[leggbuildingdorchester]

This guy obviously works in a shop, not a builder lol

[jamesgibson]

Yes, this method is NOT how to do it. How many buildings have been ruined by this hard grey cheese.
Please enrol for a course at the Scottish Lime Centre

[tommypalace]

He says you need good tools but uses a bit of hosepipe instead of a mortar jointer 😂😂😂

[robertdoran]

Just trying Teach you the right way. And this this is how we do it. We watch The Brick. Which comes up brand new? We grind joints. And then we point.

[thoughtloop]

Is it fine if I don't remove the excess/surplus mortar?

[dmoney]

Definitely wait till it is dry until you scrap the excess. And if anyone tells you to use a sponge... dont do it

[MMGJ]

I like using a grout bag to fill the joints. Way faster, and once you get good it's neat too.

[patterdalezipsuzilil]

My god you not heard of a angle grinder 5mm depth 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂