In this blog we delve in to various types of brick pointing techniques their methods and their suitability for different contexts.
FLUSH
The mortar is filled in and finished so that it’s even with the brick.
RAKED
A channel is created by removing surface mortar.
RECESSED
The mortar is pressed back from the brick face to create a shadow gap.
BUCKET HANDLE
The joint is filled with a semicircular shape.
WEATHERSTRUCK
Is characterised by slightly recessing the mortar joints from the brick face and creating a slope profile.
CONCAVE
The joint is filled with a curved, concave shape.
SQUEEZED
A clean straightforward look is achieved.
VEE
A V shaped channel is created in the mortar joint.
TUCKPOINTING
A contrasting colour of mortar is used to create the impression of thin joints.
PENNY ROLL
A recessed line is created in the middle of the joint.
STRAP OR RIBBON
A strip of mortar sits proud of the bricks face.
STONE POINTING
The joint is filled so that its even with the stone surface, the correct material is used, IE Portland stone mix, Bath stone mix, York stone mix ect.
MARBLE POINTING
The channel is filled with the correct grout to a flush finish.