New York is known for brick houses. This is because brick properties are strong and resilient. However, if you neglect them, you may cause long term damages. It might not appear very noticeable in the beginning, but when you discover something that needs to be fixed, we at Aslam and Sons recommend taking quick steps in repairing your property before it turns into a bigger problem that runs into the interior of the house. This will ultimately make you pay more for repairs that could be avoided.
Brick pointing or tuck pointing is the process of work where bricks are combined together with proper application of the cement. The correct procedure has to be followed in order to get a long-term result. Only a skilled and professional person can guarantee you to do the right thing at the right time, not just an amateur.
We at Aslam and sons offer you the best possible quality work with over years of experience. We want to make sure that we do the right job to please our customers so that we can build a long-term relationship. The right way to do the brick pointing is to clean out the area with high pressure water flow which is called steam cleaning. The high pressure water flow will remove all the loose cement from the brick joints and create more room to apply new cement in between the bricks and ensure to be long-lasting. We also remove brick joints by grinding and repoint the bricks upon customers’ requests.
If you do not maintain it, potential harms can come your way over time. For example, rainy and windy seasons can make the brick joints more wobbly. In cold weather, your heating system may not work the way you want. Then, mold will create more damage on your inner walls, which will become a health issue over time. You do not want to wait until it is too late.
It is of utmost importance that you hire a licensed contractor as mistakes and accidents are a possibility and because the law states that we need permits to do certain jobs, especially if you also want to remove violations. Aslam and Sons General Construction has all the licenses that is required to finish your home projects. We have Home Improvement License, Home Improvement Sales Persons License for New York City. Aslam and Sons is also fully insured. Our Workers Compensation Liability and Disability Insurance will handle any kind of work related accident professionally. Hire us and rest assured that we will get your job done according to your preference hassle free.
When we saw the job site, the back wall of the building had missing spots of pointing, and the mortar was eroding due to the age of the bricks. Our company suggested full removal of 1/2"- 3/4" mortar from every joint of the bricks. We then would re-point with waterproofing cement mortar. Last, one coat of waterproofing sealant would be applied to the entire back façade. We also suggested some repair work on the cornice followed by a fresh coat of paint. The gutter and leader pipes were also replaced. This entire job took 3 weeks to complete, starting from December 10, 2024.
DURATION:12/10/24 - 12/31/24
When we visited the site, the building owner requested that we carry out brick pointing for the entire building. However, after our thorough inspection, we advised the building owner to include brick replacement and exterior painting along with the brick pointing. We shared our observations with the building owner, who agreed with our recommendation. Consequently, we started the work on October 3rd 2024
DURATION:10/3/24 - 10/27/24
When the owner called us, we visited the building. The owner's request was for us to do brick pointing for the entire building. we started the work on July 1st 2024.
DURATION:07/1/24 - 07/24/24
As per the owner's request, we visited the worksite on April 16 for inspection. After thoroughly observing everything, we advised the owner to carry out brick pointing followed by waterproofing. The building owner accepted our recommendation for brick pointing and waterproofing. We started the work in 18 April 2024.
DURATION:04/18/24 - 05/08/24
When we visited the worksite, we noticed that the building's pointing spots was completely missing. We advised the building owner to carry out brick pointing. We started the work on May 4th 2023.
DURATION:05/04/23 - 11/04/23
On September 20, 2022, we visited the worksite for inspection. At that time, the pointing spots was missing. Our company advised the building owner to carry out brick pointing. The building owner agreed and also requested us to complete the front façade along with the brick pointing. We started the work on October 25, 2022.
DURATION:10/25/22 - 11/15/22