The Warning Signs That a Chimney Needs Repointing
Whether finished with brick, stone, or stucco, a good-looking chimney can be a highlight of any home's exterior. But like all masonry, chimneys don't last forever, and as the visible signs of a chimney's deterioration start to appear, they serve as a warning that repointing is needed. The "joints" in masonry, the mortar that holds the structure together, are known as pointing. Repointing strengthens the structure by repairing or replacing these joints.
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