North Carolina clay soil is very expansive and can cause homes to settle more than other soil types. This settling can cause load-bearing walls to crack and move, compromising the integrity of the structure.
Brick crack repair is our specialty. Cracks in brick, stone, and stucco may be caused by deterioration, foundation settlement, vehicle damage, a design flaw, or a combination of these factors. Left untreated, masonry cracks can lead to further damage from structural instability and water leaking.
"Pointing" is the process of finishing joints in newly laid brick or stone. "Repointing" is grinding out old or otherwise compromised mortar joints and replacing them with new mortar. In the Eastern U.S., repointing is sometimes called "tuck pointing" or "tuckpointing." Whatever you call it, we do the neatest, most accurate work in the Triangle and central North Carolina.
Bricks may remain in good condition for over 100 years. Stone may last centuries. Unfortunately, mortar joints around brick, stone, or blocks last less long. We grind out deteriorated mortar and replace it with new mortar of the proper strength, color, formula, and aesthetic tooling.
Quality Brick and Stone Restoration specializes in Repointing and Masonry Repair. It would be our honor to return your masonry to its original strength and charm. We can mix to your color and texture. To further extend the life of bricks on historic properties, It is very important for mortar to not be stronger than antique bricks. We can mix lime, sand, and cement to match period ratios in historic properties.