Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Brick Pointing

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bbillcee
03-28-07, 06:05 PM
I am thinking of getting my house repointed....i worked at a house where they had a very nice job done...so the guy gave me the contracters number

the contractor came down and gave me a fair price but I am skeptical because he was gonna put a very thin layer over the existing mortar joint and not remove any previous material....it would be the most like 3/16 of an inch thick!!(the new material)....is this correct??

or is this shotty work?

doesn't seem like a quality job

Tscarborough
03-28-07, 09:38 PM
If there is no need to remove damaged mortar, then there is no real need for repointing. Are you trying to change the color of the mortar?
bbillcee
03-29-07, 04:46 AM
no I am not changing color....just some tiny cracks and holes here and there