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Maintenance on a property, especially one that has brick and/or stone exterior, is essential to keep repair costs down. Regularly maintaining the property can prevent big ticket repairs down the line. There are many examples of maintenance versus repair when discussing masonry materials and sealants. It is recommended and almost required to perform either an annual or semi-annual walkthrough to gauge the conditions of your property. If the building is in a climate that experiences freezing temperatures in the winter and hot/humid conditions in the summer months more regular check-ups are necessary. This is because many of the sealants are made of materials that expand and contract with the weather, leaving them vulnerable to cracking and overall deterioration.

Anytime you see a crack whether it be on mortar joints or on a caulk sealant water infiltration is present. Water infiltration can be a huge problem for masonry materials and lead to costly masonry repairs. Tuckpointing in areas where mortar has begun to crack and wash away can prevent the need to tuckpoint an entire property. Also, making sure that masonry sealants around lintels are intact can keep those items from needing to be replaced which may cause an eye sore and an expensive repair. It is amazing what a case of NP1 stone caulk can do to reduce the need for expensive major repairs. Reducing or eliminating cracks in the mortar joints and replacing worn out seals around windows and sills can save some big money down the road.

Having a maintenance plan in place and performing regular inspections of masonry exteriors can substantially reduce the cost of masonry repairs. The last thing a property owner wants is a letter in the mail from the city stating that they are in violation of Code X, Y or Z. Those are the most expensive repairs and can really hurt a property owner. Plan ahead and perform regular maintenance and these violations and expensive repairs will not be required.

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Based on 21 reviews
Surgeon Burning
Surgeon Burning
2023-08-30
Dan and his team did a great job tuckpointing my home. Thanks guys we will be calling you for future projects
Miki Radivojevic
Miki Radivojevic
2023-04-22
I have used Dan and his guys on a couple jobs at a mixed use building I own. Dan is easy to communicate with and clearly lays out costs upfront (which isn't always the case with construction people). I will definitely use him again!
John Allegretti
John Allegretti
2023-04-20
Dan and his team have done multiple jobs at my Park Ridge, IL home. Jobs have included stone arch work, brick tuck pointing, and waterproofing. All water seepage has ceased. Brick and stone work has turned out beautifully. The team was always punctual and courteous. Sergio always had time for any questions we had. All this at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend FocalPoint Masonry to any of my friends or neighbors.
Juliaan
Juliaan
2022-06-24
I cannot recommend Sergio enough. The masonry on our home had been allowed to go too long before we purchased it and required a significant rebuilding all the way from the windows up. As a result, we got to know Sergio well and he is a great person to work with when undergoing a project like we did. The quality of their works was excellent and Sergio knows what he is doing when works with old homes, which was particularly important to us. The price to the quality of work is excellent and I highly recommend Focal Point Masonry.
Riser Vet
Riser Vet
2021-09-01
They did a good job, we would hire them again.
lorrainedorff
lorrainedorff
2021-07-22
The crew was on time, worked an incredibly long day, and was businesslike and professional. The work they did was exceptional. We were extremely pleased with the entire experience.
Alex Mattucci
Alex Mattucci
2021-06-16
One of the best contractor experiences I've ever had. They show up on time, keep you informed and most importantly they do great work and easy to work with. I highly recommend.
ngeligirl
ngeligirl
2021-06-15
Great work. Got the job done quickly. Did good quality work. Was polite and informative of the entire process. Competitive prices. They rebuilt my chimney. Will hire them again to do tuckpointing.
Jennifer Pembroke
Jennifer Pembroke
2020-10-13
The team at FocalPoint did a beautiful job restoring the brick on my 120 year home. Tuckpointing including custom mixing the perfect color mortar to bring them back to life was done marrying the art and skill of the assignment. Sergio and his team were super friendly, ensured our plant material around the house was cared for, they cleaned up our space and the neighbors after work each day. Couldnt say enough good things about the work that was done! Our home is all kinds of beautiful again!