Tuckpointing Benefits

Guaranteed Home Improvement offers professional tuckpointing services for chimney owners throughout the greater Boston area in Massachusetts. Winters can be harsh in Massachusetts, so be sure to turn to the best chimney team in the area! We have years of experience and can help with many different issues regarding your chimney.

So what is tuckpointing though and why is it important? Tuckpointing is the process for the repair of chimney mortar. During this job, we will replace the old mortar with new mortar. When we start this job, we ground down the older, crumbling mortar and replace it with new mortar. This ensures that you will have a chimney that is safe to use during those cold, winter months.

Tuckpointing offers important benefits and is a crucial aspect for any chimney owner in the Boston area. Read more about the benefits of tuckpointing.

Before and After Tuckpointing Benefits

Here are some of the more common benefits of tuckpointing and why you should seek us out if you notice any issues with the mortar of your chimney. Stay ahead of the curve and keep your chimney working smooth.

  • Moisture enters the chimney when it deteriorates, which causes the stone or brick masonry to break apart. So tuckpointing will extend the life of the chimney by providing a more waterproof mortar joint to keep moisture from infiltrating.
  • Tuckpointing will stop the process of corrosion.
  • When done properly, tuckpointing acts as a defense against moisture in general. It prevents unseen issues like mildew, mold, wood rot, and more from damaging your chimney.
  • Tuckpointing will restore your chimney’s structural stability, which will save you money and prevent you from needing a full repair of your chimney.
  • By having the chimney in good shape, you will increase the overall value of your home.
  • Lastly, we can restore the original aesthetic beauty of your chimney. So it will look as good as new!

Step-by-Step Tuckpointing

Let's get into the nitty-gritty of tuckpointing, shall we? It is labor-intensive process that involves routing out the older, damaged mortar and replacing it with new mortar. When tuckpointing is done right, the benefits are evident and the original shape of the bricks and mortar is recreated. Here is a quick overview of the steps for tuckpointing:

  • Ground down the older mortar to a uniform depth.
  • Then, slide in new mortar in the grooves with a tuckpointing trowel.
  • In the mortar, cut thin strips down the middle. This will form the grooves.
  • Finally, use paint tint to match the mortar with the color on the outside of the chimney. Fill in the grooves with it.

Contact Us Today

Guaranteed Home Improvement has years of experience working on chimneys in the greater Boston area. We have years of experience working on chimneys and fixing their issues. Which includes expert and professional tuckpointing services. And we do so in a safe and affordable manner. So please, do not hesitate to reach out to us when you need someone to work on your chimney. Simply fill out our contact form ad request an estimate for the work.

Chimney Repair Estimate

When you reach out, we can further discuss your chimney problems. Once we have an understanding of what we need to do in regards to your chimney, we can provide you with a fair and accurate estimate.