General maintenance of masonry involves removing the deteriorated mortar with hand tools or by saw cutting the existing mortar joints to get to a sound surface. All dust and debris is washed away. Masonry can be chemically cleaned and power washed with water.

Mortar joints are neatly re-pointed with a compatible style of mortar.  Various colors, techniques and finishes are used depending on the owners or aesthetic requirements.

Before

All mortar joints are carefully sawcut out with hand grinders.  Care is given to only remove the mortar and not damage the brick.  Grinding depth will vary depending on specifications level of resoration desired.  After dust is washed off, the mortar joints are re-pointed.

Mortars are mixed to match the type of masonry based on ASTM specifications. Historical and contemporary mortars will vary. This after photo is flush style joint with a Type N mortar.

After