Repointing Aberdeen

Repointing Aberdeen Scotland (AB10): All properties in Aberdeen require a bit of maintenance every so often. If you've spotted that the mortar or cement between the brickwork on your Aberdeen home is crumbling or cracking, you need professional assistance to stop the problem from getting worse. It is essential to keep the brickwork in tip top condition to keep your house watertight, and the most efficient solution is to hire a brick repointing specialist in Aberdeen.

It's the mortar and bricks that make a structure sturdy and secure against the weather. If the mortar is in an unsatisfactory condition with holes, gaps or crumbling areas, then draughts and dampness can enter your property and cause many issues with the structure's integrity. It's easy to figure out when you might need to do some repointing?

You essentially need to have a good look at the state of the bricks and mortar on your building. If problem areas can be instantly recognised by such a cursory inspection, then the likelihood is that you are going to need some repointing work. In places such as on chimneys or under eaves it may be necessary to use a professional to check, but you ought to be able to see for yourself in most cases the physical signs of deterioration.

It isn't just the aesthetics which are at risk if your property in Aberdeen needs repointing, there are issues of safety to also consider. The structural integrity of any Aberdeen house is only as good as its mortar and bricks. Any weak points in the structural integrity can make a building unstable with severe implications and possibly even a risk to the life of inhabitants.

If bricks have been weakened or damaged over the years and are a major cause of problems with your mortar joints they may need to be replaced. A professional brick repointing company in Aberdeen will quickly identify any sections that need possible replacement and provide a service to renovate the brickwork while doing the repointing.

If the external brick walls of your Aberdeen property have been painted or plastered over in the past you may notice areas that are discoloured or prone to damp. If there are indications of peeling, flaking or other damage to rendered and painted brickwork, it might suggest issues with the bricks or mortar permitting moisture into the walls. To stop the deterioration spreading and causing more severe problems as time goes on, it is best to seek the advice of a repointing specialist who can ascertain the root cause of the issue. By using a qualified and reputable repointing specialist you will keep the exterior walls of your home in the best possible condition.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS FOR REPOINTING BRICKWORK IN ABERDEEN?

Repointing can be a lengthy process and may involve working up high, subject to the style of your property. To permit a repointing company to accurately evaluate the restorative work that is needed on your brickwork they'll firstly need to carry out a visual survey. A thorough inspection is the best way by which a repointing contractor can give you a price quote for the amount of work required on your unsound brickwork. Remember to always obtain more than one quote and don't automatically assume the cheapest is the best option.

It could be that during the original site survey there were some parts of your home that were inaccessible or hard to reach and in this case a second, more comprehensive survey might be required. It may be that this more comprehensive survey might expose further problems that may increase the original estimate. If your property in Aberdeen is more than sixty years old and has never previously been repointed then it is very likely to need additional work than a more modern dwelling.

Repointing work can commence once the problem areas have been identified and discussed with the property owner. Most properties will need a scaffold to provide a stable platform for the bricklayer or repointing specialists. When the scaffolding is up a protective sheet will be secured to the outside of it. This helps to avoid any property damage and reduce the injury risk to anybody in the immediate working area.

Any external wiring, such as TV or satellite cables, will be removed from the walls and pipework may be removed or adjusted to enable easy access to the brickwork behind. Once the project has been finished and all remedial action undertaken these cables and pipes will be put back in position.

If your property has previously been painted, pebble-dashed or rendered, these coatings will now be removed to enable the repointing team to get on with the repair work. The brickwork that is hiding behind these outer coverings will be sanded and cleaned to make sure that the finish on your walls is consistent.

A professional Aberdeen repointing company will be willing to mock up a test panel on your home in order to allow you to settle on the various different mortar finishes that are available, (Recessed, Weather Struck, Flush or Tuck pointing). This enables you to see how each will look on your property and showcase the different colours and styles available.

Now the dusty work begins as the old mortar is taken out by raking and cleaning out the brick joints. This can be a laborious procedure where the old mortar and any loose debris or dust has to be painstakingly removed to produce a decent binding surface for the new mortar. The repointing team will be especially cautious around doors, windows and other openings where any movement of brickwork or an excess of mortar can cause difficulties in opening and closing them.

One thing that should be avoided is the new mortar drying out too rapidly, and this can be prevented by dampening down the walls. This makes sure that the mortar stays flexible and enables it to dry out at a slower pace to prevent cracking, which can lead to a weakened joint. When it has dried sufficiently the time has come to clean up any smears and excess mortar from the surrounding brickwork. The walls will usually be divided into areas, and each one in turn will be repointed, left to dry, and then cleaned off before the team move along to a new section.

It is possible that as the repointing team are working they could find crumbling brickwork that needs replacing, or maybe issues with lead flashing or a chimney stack, and an experienced repointer will be able to carry out such repairs as they go along.

After the brickwork has been cleaned for one final time, to get a uniform visual appearance, any re-painting or rendering of the completed wall surfaces can take place. The cables and pipes will be re-positioned and the final phase of the project will be to take down the work platforms and scaffolding and dispose of all debris and building waste.

The repointing of your house by a professional Aberdeen company will mean that you need not worry yourself about your exterior brickwork for another 50-60 years. Guarantees that are offered for the repointing should have an affiliation with manufacturers and providers from the construction industry giving cover for substandard materials.

Accreditation can take various forms, however the ones that stand out with regards to bricklaying and repointing are: the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the National House Building Council (NHBC) and the National Federation of Building Contractors (NFBC), with certifications and qualifications from industry leaders like the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building). The Construction Skills Certification Scheme is now a requirement for anybody working in the building industry and they must be able to produce their CSCS card at any time to prove their ability to work on site.

Repointing providers can be obtained in Kittybrewster, Kingswells, Ruthrieston, Hayton, Woodside, Old Aberdeen, Mannofield, Torry, Mastrick, Nigg, Danestone, Persley, Dyce, Kairnhill, Northfield, Milltimber, Kincorth, Altens, in these nearby postcodes: AB10 1QJ, AB10 1NJ, AB10 1FT, AB10 1FX, AB10 1RB, AB10 1PR, AB10 1WB, AB10 1AH, AB10 1FG, and AB10 1LP, plus in Aberdeen itself. Repointing specialists from Aberdeen will normally have the dialling code 01224 and the postcode AB10. This might be something you can check if you would like to make certain you hire local repointing. Aberdeen home and business owners are able to utilise these and various other comparable services. Just click the "quote" form or banner to get specifics of repointing in your location. Or you can CLICK HERE if you prefer.

Aberdeen Repointing Tasks

There is a wide range of work that can be completed by your local Aberdeen repointing specialist including re-mortars to brick joints, brick joint restoration Aberdeen, cracked brickwork repairs, strap re-pointing, the repointing of patios, brickwork joint raking Aberdeen, the repointing of brickwork joints Aberdeen, the replacement of damaged brickwork Aberdeen, industrial repointing, pointing mortar joints, mortar rake grinding, weather struck pointing and repointing, house pointing, repointing of chimneys, crack repairs to brickwork Aberdeen, the repointing and pointing of brickwork, brick joint raking and repointing Aberdeen, ribbon pointing and re-pointing Aberdeen, stone re-pointing, and lots more.

Repointing Specialists Near Aberdeen

Also find: Ruthrieston repointing, Mannofield repointing, Milltimber repointing, Nigg repointing, Altens repointing, Old Aberdeen repointing, Danestone repointing, Kittybrewster repointing, Kingswells repointing, Northfield repointing, Kincorth repointing, Persley repointing, Woodside repointing, Mastrick repointing, Hayton repointing, Torry repointing, Dyce repointing, Kairnhill repointing and more. Repointing services are available in practically all of these localities. To execute your repointing job to perfection, these skilled professionals bring a wealth of expertise and knowledge. If your brickwork is starting to look neglected and tattered, seeking the expertise of professionals to fix it could be a good idea. Local householders can get repointing quotes by going here.

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