QUESTION: Water is leaking through the deteriorated mortar joints of a
building. What causes this, and how is it repaired?
ANSWER: Mortar joints in existing masonry can erode for many reasons:
such as water, wind, and pollution. Excessive moisture that penetrates
a wall can freeze and thaw again, and again, eventually spalling the
mortar and the brick. The deteriorated mortar can be cleaned out, and
refilled with fresh mortar. This procedure, TUCK POINTING, is one of
the most common maintenance procedures performed on masonry structures.
The re-pointed surface should be waterproofed to deter the same
situation.
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Neglecting deteriorating mortar and caulk can result in serious
water damage to masonry structure.