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Pointing

Pointing is the process of filling gaps between bricks or stones with mortar, and it comes in various types including flush, recessed, beaded, stuck, rubbed, tuck, V-pointing, and weathered pointing. Each type has its own characteristics and aesthetic appeal, with advantages such as protection from weather, prevention of dampness, and enhancement of structural stability. Overall, pointing not only improves the appearance of masonry but also contributes to its durability.

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Pointing

Pointing is the process of filling gaps between bricks or stones with mortar, and it comes in various types including flush, recessed, beaded, stuck, rubbed, tuck, V-pointing, and weathered pointing. Each type has its own characteristics and aesthetic appeal, with advantages such as protection from weather, prevention of dampness, and enhancement of structural stability. Overall, pointing not only improves the appearance of masonry but also contributes to its durability.

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Pointing

definition
• Pointing, in its simplest terms, refers to the art of filling the gaps
between bricks or stones with mortar or other suitable materials
Types of Pointing
• 1. Flush Pointing
• In this type, mortar is pressed hard in the raked joints and by finishing off flush with the edge of
masonry units.
• The edges are neatly trimmed with trowel and straight edge.
• It does not give good appearance. But, flush pointing is more durable because of resisting the provision
of space for dust, water etc., due to this reason, this method is extensively used.
2. Recessed Pointing
• In this case, mortar is pressing back by 5mm or more from the edges.
• During placing of mortar the face of the pointing is kept vertical, by a
suitable tool. This type gives very good appearance
3. Beaded Pointing
• It is formed by a steel or ironed with a concave edge.
• It gives good appearance, but it will damage easily when compared to
other types.
4.Stuck Pointing
• This is a modification of flush pointing in which the face the pointing
is kept inclined, with its upper edge pressed inside the face by 10mm
which drains water easily.
5. Rubbed, Keyed or Grooved Pointing

• This is also a modification of flush pointing in which groove is formed


at its mid height, by a pointing tool. It gives good appearance.
6.Tuck Pointing
• In this case mortar is pressed in the raked joint first and finishing flush with the
face.

• While the pressed mortar is green, groove or narrow channel is cut in the center
of groove which is having 5mm width and 3mm depth.

• This groove is then filled with white cement putty, kept projecting beyond the
face of the joint by 3 mm.

• if projection is done in mortar, it is called bastard pointing or half tuck pointing.


Tuck Pointing
7. V- Pointing
• This is formed by forming V-groove in the flush-finishing face.
8. Weathered Pointing
• This is made by making a projection in the form of V-shape.
Advantages of Pointing In Construction
• It protects the mortar joints from the weathering impact of the atmosphere and
other external elements.

• It helps seal gaps between the bricks to prevent dampness usually caused from
rainwater penetrating the walls.

• It adds strength and stability to the masonry structure.

• It improves the appearance of walls.

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