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What Is Tuckpointing—And Why Does Your Home Need It Before Spring?
If you’ve noticed crumbling mortar or gaps between the bricks on your home, you’re likely seeing signs that it’s time for tuckpointing. This process doesn’t just improve the look of your masonry—it’s essential maintenance that protects the structural integrity of your home.
What Is Tuckpointing?
Tuckpointing is the process of removing deteriorated mortar from between bricks or stone and replacing it with fresh mortar. Over time, weather and moisture cause mortar to crack, flake, or erode. Tuckpointing restores the joints, seals out water, and helps maintain the strength of the wall or chimney.
Why Tuckpointing Matters
Ignoring failing mortar can lead to costly problems. When joints break down, moisture can seep behind the masonry, leading to:
1. Structural damage
2. Interior water leaks
3. Mold and mildew
4. Higher heating costs (from hidden drafts)
Tuckpointing prevents these issues and adds years of life to your masonry.
Why It’s Smart to Tuckpoint Before Spring
While spring and summer are typically reserved for exterior construction projects, winter is actually an ideal time to complete interior masonry work—including tuckpointing. Taking care of these repairs before spring offers several advantages. It helps you avoid the seasonal backlog and long wait times that come with peak construction months. It also ensures your home is ready for any exterior improvements once the weather warms up. Most importantly, it protects your masonry from spring rain and the damage caused by freeze-thaw cycles. At HICON, we offer winter-friendly interior masonry services such as foundation and basement repairs, all handled by an experienced team focused on quality, efficiency, and minimal disruption to your home.
Want to know if your home needs tuckpointing?
Contact HICON for a winter inspection and stay ahead of spring repairs.