Repointing

mravant · 5 Mar 2011

Im having some roof work done and have scaffolding up already.
I am contemplating to repoint the front of the house as for some reason the upper part of the house pointing is far worse than the below.

I am a novice and was just wondering if anyone has used this:
http://www.pointmaster.co.uk/index.html

I am going to get a Plugging Chisel and take out about 1" of mortar, any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks

misterhelpful · 5 Mar 2011

Have never used one myself, but a builder working across the road from me was using something that appeared to be very similar (not a standard pointing gun anyway) a couple of days ago. He did the top two thirds of a stone terraced house in just over half a day and the results are looking pretty good. He's probably had a fair bit of practice mind you!

I think I'll be getting one to do mine in the next year or two, unless others here convince me otherwise.

seasickstevie · 5 Mar 2011

They're good at feeding in the mortar, but you've still got to have the skill of 'pointing' with a trowel to finish it off.

It comes with time and practice, but the clever bit is not daubing it over the brick face, but making it look neat and consistent.

Nige F · 6 Mar 2011

mravant said:
Im having some roof work done
I am going to get a Plugging Chisel and take out about 1" of mortar, any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks

get a 4 inch grinder with a "stick" joint remover or a diamond disc

Plugging chise l

I last used one 30 years ago - for some step flashing

^woody^ · 6 Mar 2011

I've mentioned the pointmaster in the tools forum.

Its good for certain walls/joints.

I don't think it's the answer for inexperienced DIY - you'll smudge the whole wall

alittlerespect · 7 Mar 2011

Hi

Do a web search for 'easipoint' may come up with 'parex' which is the parent company, but easipoint will be there! A similar system to the one you have shown but uses a catridge type applicator which will give you more control when repointing brickwork.

25mm depth for the new mortar is fine as this should avoid issues to do with frost damage.

Regards

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