Jump to content

Re-pointing - Am I too picky


steveoelliott

Recommended Posts

Hi,

 

Having some re pointing work done on a small wall and for the most part I think it looks OK (no expert here at all). I do think the finishing around the window surround edge could be better though... I appreciate it might be difficult to get into these areas properly however. Should I mention it? Don't want to make myself seem a nuisance but equally want to ensure a proper job. I guess the alternative is some PVC surround for those bricks.

 

 

IMG_3822.jpg

IMG_3823.jpg

IMG_3824.jpg

IMG_3825.jpg

IMG_3826.jpg

IMG_3827.jpg

IMG_3828.jpg

IMG_3829.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, Oz07 said:

If its still green ask him if he could tidy up if he's still there. Wont be a problem to rake out and will be more on the ball with the other reveals

It was only done Monday. I'll ask to tidy up and re-detail around the window. Does the rest look OK to your trained eye?

Edited by steveoelliott
Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 minutes ago, Big Jimbo said:

I think it all looks a bit crap from the photos. I don't think they have raked out enough of the old. That new pointing looks very shallow. I would'nt be surprised to see that fall off within 5 years, and look no better than when you started.

Thanks for the candid feedback... How can an experienced eye tell the pointing shallow?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 minutes ago, Big Jimbo said:

I think it all looks a bit crap from the photos. I don't think they have raked out enough of the old. That new pointing looks very shallow. I would'nt be surprised to see that fall off within 5 years, and look no better than when you started.

I wouldnt give it 5 years. water will get into the voids and holes and blow out when it freezes. Badly done pointing is worse than non at all.

Done well it should be raked out to a depth at least 3x the width and then forced back in to fully fill the recess without any holes or voids.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 minutes ago, markc said:

I wouldnt give it 5 years. water will get into the voids and holes and blow out when it freezes. Badly done pointing is worse than non at all.

Done well it should be raked out to a depth at least 3x the width and then forced back in to fully fill the recess without any holes or voids.

Thanks... Just so I know, how from the picture can you tell it's bad?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, steveoelliott said:

Thanks... Just so I know, how from the picture can you tell it's bad?

It looks untidy as others have already mentioned. My concern is with the holes and voids. if water can get in, it will! Pointing is meant to prevent water getting into the brick/stonework.

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 4 weeks later...

Just to circle back on this. I did dig out a bit of the mortar and it was fairly deep, probably about 20mm. However I wasn’t happy with how untidy it was. I complained to the guy that did it and he didn’t charge me.

 

I then sought the advice of another local builder who has said that it is messy and he will re-do it for me sometime in the New Year.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...