tuckpoints
Fixes brick joints
Tuckpoints is a verb meaning to repair or renew the mortar joints between bricks or stones.
The process involves removing deteriorated mortar and filling the gaps with fresh material.
The mason tuckpoints the old chimney every few years.
The noun is tuckpointing.
Grinding bowl or binder
- jointsSkeletal connection points
- brickworkConstruction from fired blocks
- groutTile joint filler
- chiselEdged carving implement
lime · cement · restoration · facade · stonework · rake · fill · weatherproofing
Flat blade for spreading
- jointerBoard-flattening machine
- grinderCrushing or sharpening device
- hawkTaloned predatory bird
- brushBristled cleaning tool
bucket · mixer · angle grinder · dustpan · scaffolding · caulking gun · chisel · hammer
Breaking without separating completely
- spallingSurface material fragmenting off
- water damageDestruction from liquid intrusion
- erosionGradual wearing away
- decayGradual organic breakdown
weathering · settlement · freeze-thaw · moisture · infiltration · structural · maintenance · patching
mortar
Grinding bowl or binder
chisel · lime · cement · restoration · facade · stonework · rake · fill · weatherproofing · sealant
trowel
Flat blade for spreading
brush · bucket · mixer · angle grinder · dustpan · scaffolding · caulking gun · chisel · hammer · safety glasses
cracking
Breaking without separating completely
- spallingSurface material fragmenting off
- water damageDestruction from liquid intrusion
- erosionGradual wearing away
decay · weathering · settlement · freeze-thaw · moisture · infiltration · structural · maintenance · patching · sealing
tuckpointsdemolishes
Tears down completely
tears down · razes · wrecks · destroys · dismantles