Once you get over the fear of screwing it up, it’s actually fun and there’s the added feeling of accomplishment afterward! Leah, you made that possible! Thank you!
@Paperwing Plus, more trials and errors gives you better hand/eye coordination and you start developing a higher level of attention to detail. And then, you start realizing how bad a previous GC did work in your house a long time ago.
My house is a frame structure built on concrete block piers. Is it necessary to inspect the masonry joints on them and if so how often do you suggest. We have mild winters with maybe 8 to 10 hrs per night where temps drop below 32°. Most winter months the avg low temp 40° Not sure if temp is a factor in mortar failing.
you are not going to learn how to do anything the right way from this channel though.... so you are wasting your time and learning how to do things wrong at the same time.
rigorous, err, no - she failed to discuss the single most important aspect of any brick laying mortar: how wet to make it and whether (or not!) to wet the joint before filling. Bricks are sponges, they suck water out of the mortar and if that happens too quickly the mortar will be brittle and won't survive a winter - she did not discuss the depth that the old mortar should be raked out to ensure that the new mortar will be thick enough to survive. - she dragged the wood along the join guaranteeing it smeared the bricks instead of lifting it off and moving it along without touching the surface - her finish was also pretty poor. There were low spots that should have been filled. - and although she did correctly state you should wait until the mix firms up, she used a trowel to knock off the excess and did not make it clear that is a separate operation to the use of the brick jointer. Best done a bit later when the excess has had a further chance to dry, then it will fall off using a soft brush, not a trowel, without any chance of smearing.
Oh my gosh!!! Single mom here and scared to death of how much this was going to cost me to have done and I find this video. I can do this!!!! Thank you so so much!!!
Very much appreciate the name of the tools and how to use them, like that brick jointer thing. And that trick with the board would definitely save me a mess.
I’m a licensed builder and have done some concrete work but I’ve been putting off some much needed tuck pointing on my own house because I’ve never done it before. I just bought the same mix a week ago as I need to get it done. Very timely video. Excellent instruction! I’m looking forward to knocking this small project out and checking it off my list (finally)!
Hello Jane I’ve watched a few videos of yours you’re the best teacher coach or instructor ever (and I was a teacher myself). You’re laying down all important details, you show and break it down so that your audience understand the ins and outs of what they’re doing and why, therefore help them gaining confidence. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, your knowledge and your heart. These podcasts resume a long term experience based on observation, meticulous work and willing to do things right.
I have never heard of tuck pointing. I also didn’t know that was something that I should be doing. Thanks for sharing this with us. We appreciate you very much, Leah.
I've done stucco in South Florida but your experience is much different for the outward façade of the home. I'm glad I was able to see how simple removing the old mortar can be with the right tool and your share of the sweet trick for lining up the plywood with the brick joint. Thanks as always
Leah, you are awesome! I wish that there were more trade teachers around like you. Your sincerity and supportive nature come through in every one of your videos. Even when you do a video on a subject that I'm aware of, I watch to learn more and get a boost of the confidence that you instill in us, your YT students. Thank you for all that you do! - Jeff
Only watched this one so far. Subscribed immediately after seeing your simple guides without click bait or nonsense. Adding your playlist to my watch list. Seriously impressed, I now love learning from you. 40 years old and 20 in the trades, but I love learning
Leah, Awesome tutorial to repair brick joint. Already know how to but watching ur vid always pick up additional info. Kudos for ur vid. Looking forward to ur next one. Aloha from Hawaii.
@@cassandramadgett7739 I keep getting different opinions I want to know the actual correct way. So I think this house has like two layers of brick, the outside ones are literally disintegrating into sand on the lower bricks near the ground and I need to get it fixed but I don't want just any dope slathering cement on there and calling it done just for it to crumble off in a couple years!!
Leah is really, really good at what she does.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 She presents things in a clear, unhurried way and has helped me out on a lot of projects! Love your stuff, Leah!😊
Leah, I seriously needed to watch this to give me the confidence to fix some failing mortar on some of my exterior stone facing. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with all of us! ❤
This the most informative, useful, practical, logical video on mortar repair. I've wasted too much time watching other videos on this topic. Thank you so much for this video! Now I can finally start this project on my home!
I love your videos. You are so friendly, accessible, enthusiastic, and show people how to do things that almost anyone can follow. (I made a ticking stick after watching your clip and was amazed at how many people had no idea what it was.)
I have done a fair bit of re pointing of brickwork. I like to wet the prepared joint and use a slightly stiffer mortar mix than what you used here. Wetting the joint prevents the existing mortar sucking our the moisture in the mix creating better adhesion, whilst the mix remains less sloppy and easier and cleaner to work with. Just my 2 cents
That's a great starting video. How about a follow up on the vertical, horizontal joint filling and polishing order. This is where most newbies come unstuck and it's easy if you plan it out first and understand why.
Awesome Leah, very informative video, I'm sure I'll be reviewing it when I have to do some repairs. You made it so simple to follow it gives me all the confidence I need to tackle this job.
I bought a near 100 year old brick home, my neighbor says it hasn't been tuck pointed in a very long time. I think I can do this! The larger areas I might get help, but this smaller stuff I think I can now! Thank you!
🗣THANKS SO MUCH ‼️ 🥰 I Just Bought My New Home The Tuck Pointing On My 2 Front Steps Are HORRIBLE And A Few Areas Were Missed !! I Just SUBSCRIBED To Your Channel And Feel Confident To Do It Myself ‼️🙌🙌🤸🏽♀️
Great instructions ! Thanks. Kinda the same concept for a brick side walk but use a mortar bag and squeeze it out of the bag and then smooth it out? Like I'm icing a cupcake or cake? Please help! Is that a method I can / should use?
Nice job on the pointing 👍🏻 and Leah is an amazingly versatile teacher but this is another example where the same words have a different meaning in UK and America. In UK that style of pointing is called standard jointing (or sometimes recessed pointing) whereas Tuck pointing is a highly decorative and historic technique generally done only on very grand historic buildings mostly in London. It was done in the era when bricks were hand made and irregularly shaped and the main mortar is coloured the same as the brick and flush to the brick so the joints disappear to hie the irregularites. Then afterwards a very thin bead of contrasting lime putty is inserted (ie Tucked) into the centre of each joint in laser straight lines to create the illusion that the bricks are perfect and the gaps between them are tiny. The finished result is stunning.
Thank you so much for this video! My garage needs to be tuck pointed and the estimate I received is insane. But, after watching this video, I feel confident that I will be able to do this task!
Hi Leah - loved the video and the clarity of your communication. Is this an example of repointing. I was wondering if you can explain the application of a lime putty on a flush repointed surface. Thanks again
I found pointing really hard when I first tried it. Most of the mortar fell to the ground. Had to scoop it up again when nobody was looking lol. Now l learned the correct way to do it from Leah. Better late than never.
I noticed that the bottom course of bricks ran alongside a gully the mortar was non-existent. Probably because someone used the wrong mix (too sandy) before. I have got to repoint the bricks and you have given me the confidence to do so. Thank you 👍
Most vertical joints are offset and are very short (go outside and look at how bricks are laid), so you don’t need the long board to hold up against them. I guess you could use a really short board, but probably just as easy to fill them free handed.
You could put the mortar on your trowel, tap it down to stick the mortar on the trowel and tuck the mortar in. It won't fall off the trowel once you tap it
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I'm convinced that Leah is the Bob Ross of repairing/maintenance. All the videos are relaxing to watch and extremely informative, great job!
Once you get over the fear of screwing it up, it’s actually fun and there’s the added feeling of accomplishment afterward! Leah, you made that possible! Thank you!
@Paperwing Plus, more trials and errors gives you better hand/eye coordination and you start developing a higher level of attention to detail. And then, you start realizing how bad a previous GC did work in your house a long time ago.
@@The1Music2MyEars I'm so glad I watched this video, i have a small tuck-pointing job to @ my job & I've never attempted it. good stuff!!
I don’t even have a brick home and still watched from start to finish. Always willing to learn something I know zero about.
My house is a frame structure built on concrete block piers. Is it necessary to inspect the masonry joints on them and if so how often do you suggest. We have mild winters with maybe 8 to 10 hrs per night where temps drop below 32°. Most winter months the avg low temp 40°
Not sure if temp is a factor in mortar failing.
Same here!
you are not going to learn how to do anything the right way from this channel though.... so you are wasting your time and learning how to do things wrong at the same time.
Same here! And Leah, you are truly an amazing teacher.
@@orion7741 what's wrong with this video?
So many videos have walked me through it, but NONE have explained it as rigorously as you have. Finally I understand how to do this well. Thanks!
rigorous, err, no
- she failed to discuss the single most important aspect of any brick laying mortar: how wet to make it and whether (or not!) to wet the joint before filling. Bricks are sponges, they suck water out of the mortar and if that happens too quickly the mortar will be brittle and won't survive a winter
- she did not discuss the depth that the old mortar should be raked out to ensure that the new mortar will be thick enough to survive.
- she dragged the wood along the join guaranteeing it smeared the bricks instead of lifting it off and moving it along without touching the surface
- her finish was also pretty poor. There were low spots that should have been filled.
- and although she did correctly state you should wait until the mix firms up, she used a trowel to knock off the excess and did not make it clear that is a separate operation to the use of the brick jointer. Best done a bit later when the excess has had a further chance to dry, then it will fall off using a soft brush, not a trowel, without any chance of smearing.
@@John01GM40 Hey thanks! I learned a lot. Sounds like you need to do a video for this seriously. If you do, let me know. I will definitely watch it.
Oh my gosh!!! Single mom here and scared to death of how much this was going to cost me to have done and I find this video. I can do this!!!! Thank you so so much!!!
Thank you for the on going narration, I'm 60 yrs old and still learn Everytime I watch you, thank you for educating the masses.
If you don’t learn from Leah you’re not paying attention. Simple projects that challenge us made easy by Leah’s straightforward common sense.
Very much appreciate the name of the tools and how to use them, like that brick jointer thing. And that trick with the board would definitely save me a mess.
@ Brend H Same here. "Slake", who knew 🏚♥️🤣
I’m a licensed builder and have done some concrete work but I’ve been putting off some much needed tuck pointing on my own house because I’ve never done it before. I just bought the same mix a week ago as I need to get it done. Very timely video. Excellent instruction! I’m looking forward to knocking this small project out and checking it off my list (finally)!
Hello Jane I’ve watched a few videos of yours you’re the best teacher coach or instructor ever (and I was a teacher myself). You’re laying down all important details, you show and break it down so that your audience understand the ins and outs of what they’re doing and why, therefore help them gaining confidence. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, your knowledge and your heart. These podcasts resume a long term experience based on observation, meticulous work and willing to do things right.
The boys heard your voice and were so excited! Thank you so much for everything you do!!!!! We ❤ you from Massachusetts!!!!
Leah is fab...my "go to" for much needed chores and repairs. Yeay Leah!!!!
One of the best teachers on RUclips.
I have never heard of tuck pointing. I also didn’t know that was something that I should be doing. Thanks for sharing this with us. We appreciate you very much, Leah.
Thank you Leah. Great instructions and great timing, I’ve got some to fix.
Only the best on this channel to learn. Thanks for showing this, I will put it to good work on my chimney this fall.
I'm so grateful you do these programs. Your instructions are so clear. Thank you.
I've done stucco in South Florida but your experience is much different for the outward façade of the home. I'm glad I was able to see how simple removing the old mortar can be with the right tool and your share of the sweet trick for lining up the plywood with the brick joint. Thanks as always
Leah, you are awesome! I wish that there were more trade teachers around like you. Your sincerity and supportive nature come through in every one of your videos. Even when you do a video on a subject that I'm aware of, I watch to learn more and get a boost of the confidence that you instill in us, your YT students. Thank you for all that you do! - Jeff
Have never seen that done. Thanks for the info. Love learning something new.
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Only watched this one so far. Subscribed immediately after seeing your simple guides without click bait or nonsense. Adding your playlist to my watch list. Seriously impressed, I now love learning from you. 40 years old and 20 in the trades, but I love learning
Leah, you're a great presenter and I love how you outline procedures in a straight forward fashion. Keep up the good work!
Just saw this today as my brick mailbox needs repair. She is excellent, easy to listen to and learn from. 5 STARS for that lady.
One of your best! I didn't realize how easy this task could be and thanks for all the important tips.
Leah has the best and easiest videos to follow on DIY home repair.
Leah,
Awesome tutorial to repair brick joint. Already know how to but watching ur vid always pick up additional info. Kudos for ur vid. Looking forward to ur next one. Aloha from Hawaii.
Would be cool to see you do a video on repairing damaged brick walls too (deteriorating brick or broken bricks). Thanks Leah you're amazing!!
Absolutely!!! This is my current situation
@@cassandramadgett7739 I keep getting different opinions I want to know the actual correct way. So I think this house has like two layers of brick, the outside ones are literally disintegrating into sand on the lower bricks near the ground and I need to get it fixed but I don't want just any dope slathering cement on there and calling it done just for it to crumble off in a couple years!!
As someone who needs some tuckpointing on her home, this came at the right time
Leah is really, really good at what she does.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
She presents things in a clear, unhurried way and has helped me out on a lot of projects!
Love your stuff, Leah!😊
Leah, I seriously needed to watch this to give me the confidence to fix some failing mortar on some of my exterior stone facing. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with all of us! ❤
You're a natural teacher. Thank you for making these videos.
This the most informative, useful, practical, logical video on mortar repair. I've wasted too much time watching other videos on this topic. Thank you so much for this video! Now I can finally start this project on my home!
Leah, I have watched countless pointing videos and yours is the best video, hands down!! Thank you for sharing your artistic skills with us!!
Thank you, you had made that so easy with that there breakdown. Needed this video also just in time. Thank you Leah
Always useful info ! I learn so much from you. Thanks !
Thanks Leah. I'm so proud of being able to do this and paint my house myself. You are an excellent teacher.
Leah is the best at explaining things! I love this channel.
I love your videos. You are so friendly, accessible, enthusiastic, and show people how to do things that almost anyone can follow. (I made a ticking stick after watching your clip and was amazed at how many people had no idea what it was.)
You are very informational, inspirational.
Leah has literally helped me redo my entire house. Lol no joke, what an angel.
I have done a fair bit of re pointing of brickwork. I like to wet the prepared joint and use a slightly stiffer mortar mix than what you used here. Wetting the joint prevents the existing mortar sucking our the moisture in the mix creating better adhesion, whilst the mix remains less sloppy and easier and cleaner to work with. Just my 2 cents
I agree but the bricks were damp from rain the evening before.
That's a great starting video.
How about a follow up on the vertical, horizontal joint filling and polishing order. This is where most newbies come unstuck and it's easy if you plan it out first and understand why.
Thanks for the video suggestion
Yes. Please. Also, wondering how to know when it’s time to tuck point? What signs am I looking for?
@@machinmchargue4006 Thumb print hard usually not too long after applying.
@@machinmchargue4006, if you see the mortar breaking down, or there are places where the mortar is actually missing, it’s time to re-point.
Leah has been the best discovery my home has ever had. Thank you!
Awesome Leah, very informative video, I'm sure I'll be reviewing it when I have to do some repairs. You made it so simple to follow it gives me all the confidence I need to tackle this job.
You're Awesome and thanks for you videos I learn something from you all the time that I didn't know how to do or I Clearly didn't know. Keep it up !!!
Great video. Leah takes my anxiety away. Ready to get out of my comfort zone and get the job done. Thanks!
Magical. Well well done 👏
as always - thank you for making this task approachable instead of overwhelming!
Leah, You are a ROCKSTAR! I LOVE watching your videos!
I could never do those things you show us but I love to watch your videos and the way you talk and explain things.
Thanks for all the great info. As new homeowners, we're learning so much.
Thank you so much for your video. It was very well done. I feel very confident in doing this. I'm so glad I found your page . ❤❤❤
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Leah!
Thanks for everything
Every time I’m about to do a home project a video pops up by you 💪🏾
If it catches fire while I'm doing this, am I doing something wrong?
I would venture to say, YES😃
Just means you didn’t use enough explosive. Try again. 😂
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I bought a near 100 year old brick home, my neighbor says it hasn't been tuck pointed in a very long time. I think I can do this! The larger areas I might get help, but this smaller stuff I think I can now! Thank you!
Thank you for posting this video. This is one of the repairs that has to be done this summer. As always you make the task doable.
I usually do one final brushing after trimming the excess, just to clean the bricks a bit.
🗣THANKS SO MUCH ‼️ 🥰 I Just Bought My New Home The Tuck Pointing On My 2 Front Steps Are HORRIBLE And A Few Areas Were Missed !! I Just SUBSCRIBED To Your Channel And Feel Confident To Do It Myself ‼️🙌🙌🤸🏽♀️
Bless your heart. You're great. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing Leah ! Greetings from Belgium ! ❤️❤️❤️ your show !
Thank you Leah. Many kisses from Brazil.
Hello Maria from Brazil
Great instruction!
Great instructions ! Thanks. Kinda the same concept for a brick side walk but use a mortar bag and squeeze it out of the bag and then smooth it out? Like I'm icing a cupcake or cake? Please help! Is that a method I can / should use?
From up here in northern Canada 🇨🇦 thank you 🙏 very much for another really helpful and informative video!
Very informative, thank you. I love your channel ❤
This video is what I needed. I have a lot of tuck pointing to do,
Thank you for your detailed instructions and tool names, it's really help!!! Yes, I can do this now! 😍👌👌
Nice job on the pointing 👍🏻 and Leah is an amazingly versatile teacher but this is another example where the same words have a different meaning in UK and America. In UK that style of pointing is called standard jointing (or sometimes recessed pointing) whereas Tuck pointing is a highly decorative and historic technique generally done only on very grand historic buildings mostly in London. It was done in the era when bricks were hand made and irregularly shaped and the main mortar is coloured the same as the brick and flush to the brick so the joints disappear to hie the irregularites. Then afterwards a very thin bead of contrasting lime putty is inserted (ie Tucked) into the centre of each joint in laser straight lines to create the illusion that the bricks are perfect and the gaps between them are tiny. The finished result is stunning.
Thats my next project on my house thank you
I found a brick jointer thingy years ago. Still have it. Now I know what to do with it.
PACK THAT JOINT!
Can do!
Careful, you can pack it TOO tight...
Thanks for another great video!
Leah you always amaze me with your knowledge....
Thank you for this. I have some repairs to do and didn’t realize there is that additive to the mortar mix. Cheers!
I enjoyed your video and did some work today on my place. Got bettwr as time went on. Thank you
Thank you so much for this video! My garage needs to be tuck pointed and the estimate I received is insane. But, after watching this video, I feel confident that I will be able to do this task!
Good job, Leah ! Thanks.
I'm so glad you posted this! I was just recently looking at some crumbling morter and thinking, "yikes! I need to fix that!"
Oh my goodness! I LOVE your videos!
That was so well done. Thank you.
Good video, Leah. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Hey this was a great video. You never discussed how to do it. Thank you for the part that you showed.
You should be a news host, you have a great TV voice!
Hi Leah - loved the video and the clarity of your communication. Is this an example of repointing. I was wondering if you can explain the application of a lime putty on a flush repointed surface. Thanks again
Sending love from Snohomish!
Excited to learn about slaking! Wonderful tip.
Ahhh I miss Washingtoj
Looks good. Very clean job
I love leah, she is the new generation of knowledgable independent women the world's needs.....she is an amazing teacher..
Thank you for the free knowledge
I found pointing really hard when I first tried it. Most of the mortar fell to the ground. Had to scoop it up again when nobody was looking lol. Now l learned the correct way to do it from Leah. Better late than never.
This woman is a gem.
You made it so clear and easy. Thankyou!
I noticed that the bottom course of bricks ran alongside a gully the mortar was non-existent. Probably because someone used the wrong mix (too sandy) before. I have got to repoint the bricks and you have given me the confidence to do so. Thank you 👍
I’ve never denied anyone that told me to “pack that joint”. 😂 thank you so much for the video!
Thanks, I have a tuckpointing job on my garage I have to do, this video helped.
Thank you Leah
The wisdom of old fashioned quality carpentry. I wish I could work for you.
Great video as always. Keep up the good work.
Great video as always! I'm curious how do you do the vertical parts? Do you just turn your wood board sideways and quickly pack it in?
Most vertical joints are offset and are very short (go outside and look at how bricks are laid), so you don’t need the long board to hold up against them. I guess you could use a really short board, but probably just as easy to fill them free handed.
You could put the mortar on your trowel, tap it down to stick the mortar on the trowel and tuck the mortar in. It won't fall off the trowel once you tap it