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RE-POINTING - principles , Materials AND Methods 1Principles, Materials and Methods2 RE-POINTING - principles , Materials AND METHODSThe character of walls of brick, fl int and stone is derived from weathering characteristics, textures, and colours. The overall effect refl ects the age of the masonry and the care and attention to detail made in the construction. One of the most important, though often overlooked elements in masonry walling, is the pointing which lies between the faces of the bricks and stones. Re-pointing is the most common masonry maintenance practice; it is also the practice most frequently carried out badly. It is often modifi ed from the original in adverse ways which spoil the character and appearance of old masonry walls, leading to costly long term problems.

2 RE-POINTING - PRINCIPLES, MATERIALS AND METHODS The character of walls of brick, fl int and stone is derived from weathering characteristics, textures, and colours. The overall effect refl ects the age of the masonry and the

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