A properly constructed masonry building can last for decades. Masonry structures, however, require periodic maintenance. Over time, the mortar joints become cracked and loose and need repair. A ...

Do you own a home in which the brick and mortar is crumbling or just needs a facelift? If you’re not a DIYer, you may leave this job to a professional. Hiring a reputable tuck pointer or masonry ...

PITTSBURGH, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create an improved tuck pointer bladed tool for masonry contractors," said one of two inventors, from Camby, Ind., "so we invented the PIVOT ...

Neat white lines between bricks are making a comeback. Most people have seen the results of the tuck pointer's skills but few would know the painstaking work that goes into the process or even the ...

I live in a 4-story limestone building in Park Slope, and we’ve recently had some problems with water getting in the building. We had someone over who suggested that we needed to do tuck-pointing, so ...

I was a young photojournalist assigned to get a picture of a guy tuck-pointing the courthouse exterior. Tuck-pointing is replacing the mortar that has popped out between the bricks. At first it's ...