What is tuck pointing?
Today tuck pointing is the term we use when referring to a joint being repaired. Years ago it meant something completely different. Today however, it means to remove the existing mortar from between the bricks or stone or blocks down to a depth of approximately ½-inch and then replace the removed mortar with new mortar. Tuckpointing is not considered to be a structural repair. Many contractors sell it as a structural repair but it is not, it is an aesthetic repair. Some will argue that it does help the overall structure and in some cases this could be true. However, because we can not get the new mortar all the way across the joint the industry does not recognize any structural effect.
