NHC Building Restoration

Quick answer: Brick needs repointing when mortar joints are recessed, crumbling, or missing. Isolated damage usually calls for repair, while widespread wear on older buildings usually calls for full restoration. Quality repointing lasts twenty to thirty years when the mortar mix matches the building's age and material. Toronto's brick buildings, from century old Victorians in Cabbagetown to mid rise condos along Queen West, all share one thing in common: they age. Brick and mortar are remarkably durable, but decades of freeze thaw cycles, road salt, and moisture slowly wear down even the sturdiest facades. Knowing when a wall needs a simple touch up versus a full restoration can save property owners thousands of dollars later on. In this guide: Signs your brick building needs attention Brick repair versus masonry restoration How to tell if you need repointing The repointing process step by step How long it lasts and what it costs Heritage and Victorian home consid...