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Pointing - Definition
■ ointing is a technique of strengthening and repairs of brick
masonry or stone masonry mortar joints. In case when old
POINTING AND mortar joints crack and disintegrate, then the defective mortar
is removed by hand or power tool and replaced with fresh
PLASTERING mortar, preferably of the same composition as the original.
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Pointing – Advantages
■ The following are the advantages of
pointing work,
■ Improve structure integrity of the • Definition of Plastering
building structure. • Objective of Plastering
• Requirements of Plastering
■ Provide weatherproof external walls.
• Method of Plastering
■ Restore overall building appearance. • Types of Plaster
■ Maintain or significantly increase the • Cement Plaster
overall value of your home or property • Lime Plaster
• Mud Plaster
■ Reduce any ongoing maintenance on
your brickwork