Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Tuck pointing century home
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citybob
10-23-05, 07:39 AM
Just moved into a century home with barnstone/sandstone foundation
and walls. What is the best way to seal cracks in the exterior of
the house? In some cases the gaps are 1/2 to 1" deep/wide. THANKS!
and walls. What is the best way to seal cracks in the exterior of
the house? In some cases the gaps are 1/2 to 1" deep/wide. THANKS!
Concretemasonry
10-23-05, 09:59 AM
Do not use some sort of caulk - you will ruin the appearance and ultimately decrease the value of the home.
Stone homes are rare, but the repairs on a 100 year old house are just maintenance that must be done rarely (every 100 years?). The proper way would be to clean out the loose joints and tuckpoint them (fill with new mortar and tool).
If it is not too extensive or serious, you can do it yourself. If extensive, you could hire a tuckpointer to do it. Not all masons are good tuckpointers.
If you have a home that may be either historically or architecturally significant, you may want to have it sand blasted. This is something that is done every 50 to 100 years to remove the dirt and pollution. You will be amazed at the appearance when it is brought back to its original color. I remember a dirty, dark brown building that was sandblasted and came out a very nice shade of tan. Old homes are not like antique furniture - you are allowed to bring them back to original condition.
Good luck!!!
Dick
Stone homes are rare, but the repairs on a 100 year old house are just maintenance that must be done rarely (every 100 years?). The proper way would be to clean out the loose joints and tuckpoint them (fill with new mortar and tool).
If it is not too extensive or serious, you can do it yourself. If extensive, you could hire a tuckpointer to do it. Not all masons are good tuckpointers.
If you have a home that may be either historically or architecturally significant, you may want to have it sand blasted. This is something that is done every 50 to 100 years to remove the dirt and pollution. You will be amazed at the appearance when it is brought back to its original color. I remember a dirty, dark brown building that was sandblasted and came out a very nice shade of tan. Old homes are not like antique furniture - you are allowed to bring them back to original condition.
Good luck!!!
Dick
The Tuckpointer
10-25-05, 04:55 PM
Do not sandblast any type masonry or stone, go to Prosoco.com, they have any type cleaners your need to restore back to original aggregate.
citybob
10-27-05, 06:15 PM
I definitely want it tuckpointed. Only problem is how many masons do I need
to call to have it done? No one returns phone calls. It is a 125 year old
home that has been remodeled outside and in except for a few minor areas
like the barnstone-like foundation. I am considering doing it myself - however I would pay someone to do it in order to keep it professionally
looking. Thanks for your input!
to call to have it done? No one returns phone calls. It is a 125 year old
home that has been remodeled outside and in except for a few minor areas
like the barnstone-like foundation. I am considering doing it myself - however I would pay someone to do it in order to keep it professionally
looking. Thanks for your input!
The Tuckpointer
10-28-05, 01:45 PM
City-Bob, what state do you live in? If you want a professional job, look in the yellow pages under tuckpointing, when you call them make sure they are familiar with historical masonry restoration. Check their work and references, it will help in the long run.