Repairing your brick chimney: Part 3. Repointing

What do you do when pointing in brickwork is loose or eroded? Using our Old House Project as an example, we cover what to look for, which tools to use, getting the surface ready, pointing with lime mortar and after care.

Other videos in the series:
1. Introduction:    • Repairing your brick chimney: Part 1....  
2. Flaunching and mortar fillets:    • Repairing your brick chimney: Part 2....  
4. Repair and replacement of bricks:    • Repairing your brick chimney: Part 4....  

For further information on this topic, download our Technical Advice Note on fireplaces, flues and chimneys: https://www.spab.org.uk/sites/default...

Have a question about an old building? Phone our free advice line on 020 7456 0916, Monday-Friday 9.30am-12.30pm or visit our website for FAQs on caring for historic buildings: https://www.spab.org.uk/advice

With special thanks to Lynn Mathias.
Filmed at our Old House Project St Andrew's in Boxley, Kent by
‪@photography.tuition‬
Music: Ed Cook Sound