Pointing in Brick masonry and types
The term pointing describes the final finish to mortar joints in stone masonry or brick masonry. Pointing is the process of implementing joints between 10 mm and 20 mm in the desired shape and filling them in with a higher quality mortar. As a result, Cement mortars and lime mortars are both used for pointing.
Types of Pointing in Brick Masonry
Flush Pointing
The process of flush pointing entails filling the mortar joints, removing the excess mortar, and making the joint flush with the face of the brick or stone masonry. Due to its durability and inability to accumulate dust, water, etc., this type of pointing is the most prevalent and widely used.
Struck Pointing
This type of point is struck in such a way that the upper edge of the point is pressed into the face of the point by 10mm. It is effective in disposing of water.
Beaded Pointing
Beaded pointing involves the use of a metal rod with concave edges to press green mortar into the raked mortar joints to create a bead. Despite its excellent appearance, this type of pointing is difficult to maintain as it is easily damaged.
Recessed Pointing
Recessed pointing entails filling the raked joints with mortar by using a suitable tool and pressing it to a depth of about 5 millimeters or more inside the surface of the walls. Keeping the pointer's face vertical in this case is important. Pointing in this manner is very pleasing to the eye.
Tuck Pointing
Tuck pointing means filling the joints between the rakes with mortar. Following this, the center of the joint is grooved with a depth of 3 mm and a width of 5 mm. Using white cement putty with a 3 mm projection, the groove is filled or tucked in.