What Is Pointing?

Types of Pointing In Brick Construction

Importance Points for Pointing In Masonry:

1. Pointing work can be done with a finishing surface of the exterior brickwork using a richer mortar mixture to make the joints look better.
2. Where the outer surface does not need to be made a smooth surface.
3. Pointing can be a suitable option for designing surfaces in different patterns, thicknesses, colors, and joints.
4. Pointing is perfect for showing the natural beauty of stone blocks and brick-like materials in the walls.
5. Where pointing to stone blocks with good quality finishing materials for use in construction can be an economical option.

Mortar for Pointing Works

• 1: 2 lime mortar (1 fat lime: 2 sand)
• 1: 3 cement mortar (1 cement: 3 sand)

Surface Preparation for Aiming

Pointing Methods

Types of Pointing:

1. Keyed Pointing

2. Cut Pointing

3. Flush Pointing

4. Recessed Point

5. Beaded Pointing

6. Tuck Pointing

7. V- Pointing

Mortar for Pointing:

Lime Mortar For Pointing:

Cement Mortar for Pointing:

Ready Mixed Mortar for Pointing:

Purpose of Pointing:

1. Pointing work only protects the mortar joints in brickwork from the adverse effects of the environment. Different types of pointing work make the pattern, thickness, and texture of the joints in the brickwork clearly look beautiful on the wall.
2. Externally exposed masonry joints are considered to be the weakest and most vulnerable. Pointing is appropriate to prevent rainwater or moisture from entering and damaging the brickwork.
3. Pointing work strengthens joints by sealing gaps or spaces in mortar.
4. Sometimes pointing work can be done aesthetically for decorative purposes
5. It provides strong and reliable bonding against the external environment in brick/stone masonry joints.

Pointing in Construction

What is Pointing?

Types of Pointing In Brick Construction

• Flush Pointing.
• Tuckpointing.
• Beaded Pointing.
• Weathered Pointing.
• Keyed Pointing.
• Recessed Pointing.
• Struck Pointing.
• V-Grooved Pointing.

Flush Pointing

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