​Pointing brickwork and stone is the process of filling the gaps between the bricks/stone with mortar or other materials to restore and repair the masonry . When Pointing is done correctly it will restore the visual (aesthetic) appearance rolling back the years while giving a strong structural (constructional) integrity of the masonry mortar which can lead to a significant increase in the buildings longevity and strength. Your house/building price will increase by at least 10 percent and your house insurance should decrease. Pointing done correctly also prevents water ingress within the property preventing unwanted problems such as mould damp and potential structural weakening and stability while still allowing the masonry to breath and drain effectively. Here at DNA Pointing we offer a wide range of Pointing services to full house repointing garden wall Re-Pointing chimney repointing Lime mortar Pointing patio repointing damp Penetration prevention crack repair water sealing storm dry cream and much more . since mortar often does not have as long of a life span as a brick or stone it holds together,it must be periodically removed and replaced some mortars can last as long as 50 years to the downside of 35 years which is a good indicator when to get the property Re-pointed assuming you know the age of the property masonry a good indication of when repointing needs doing is mortar falling out of brick joints crumbling mortar to the touch holes in pointing. And also damp patches on the inside of the property can be a indication its time to get your house repointed. Other factors of when pointing needs doing is when the mortar is exposed to extreme weather conditions it can speed up the deteriorate of the mortar as opposed to a facade that isnt as exposed to the harsh weather conditions. also the wrong mortar mix whether it be to hard or to soft can play a major factor in the life span of your masonry. A wrong mortar mix can not only ruin the mortar joints it can destroy the masonry and lead to much more expensive maintenance works.