Mortar joints are the first line of defense for your brick and stone masonry. When they deteriorate, water gets in and Calgary's freeze-thaw cycles take over — ...
Mortar joints are the first line of defense for your brick and stone masonry. When they deteriorate, water gets in and Calgary's freeze-thaw cycles take over — causing rapid damage. ACL Masonry's repointing and tuckpointing services restore your mortar joints to full strength with expert color and profile matching.
Common questions about repointing and tuckpointing in Calgary
Repointing is the process of removing deteriorated mortar from joints and replacing it with new mortar. Tuckpointing is a decorative technique where two contrasting colours of mortar are used to create the illusion of fine, precise joints. In common usage, both terms often refer to mortar joint repair.
Repointing in Calgary typically costs $15-$35 per square foot depending on joint depth, mortar type, wall height, and accessibility. A typical residential project (100-300 sq ft) ranges from $1,500-$8,000. We provide free detailed quotes.
In Calgary's climate, mortar joints typically last 25-50 years before needing repointing, depending on exposure, mortar quality, and weather conditions. South and west-facing walls deteriorate faster due to sun and wind exposure. Annual inspection can catch early deterioration.
We do our best to get as close as possible, but an exact match to old mortar is unlikely. Mortar that's been exposed to sun, rain, and Calgary's elements for years changes colour over time, so fresh mortar will always look slightly different at first. That said, new mortar does weather and darken over time, which helps it blend in. We custom-mix to get the closest colour we can and will always show you samples before we start.
Quality repointing in Calgary lasts 25-50 years with proper mortar selection. We use mortars rated for Calgary's freeze-thaw cycles and match the mortar hardness to your brick type — using mortar that's too hard can actually damage softer historic bricks.