Pointing Followup

jrockw01

I previously posted some photos of my pointing repair, thanks for all the responses.

Followup question, is the only 'right' way to do re-pointing in the first place to grind or chisel away the existing mortar to a depth equal to at least the width, then fill the gap and tool? Is there any instance where you would not grind or clear the old mortar first?

Thanks again in advance,

Jeff

Tscarborough

There are instances where I would chop my own arm off. If you are asking which is the proper way to repoint, I think you already know the answer.

Dik Redi

id grind,, and add some thoro-bond to mix to have alil extra bond or spray in joints u r aplying it too or both

lukachuki

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