A properly constructed masonry building can last for decades. Masonry structures, however, require periodic maintenance. Over time, the mortar joints become cracked and loose and need repair. A ...

PITTSBURGH, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create an improved tuck pointer bladed tool for masonry contractors," said one of two inventors, from Camby, Ind., "so we invented the PIVOT ...

I was a young photojournalist assigned to get a picture of a guy tuck-pointing the courthouse exterior. Tuck-pointing is replacing the mortar that has popped out between the bricks. At first it's ...

I live in a 4-story limestone building in Park Slope, and we’ve recently had some problems with water getting in the building. We had someone over who suggested that we needed to do tuck-pointing, so ...