Faithfull Mortar Pick - Double Point

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We always advise using hand tools, like a hammer and chisel, as this allows for greater control and precision. Repointing, on the other hand, is a term used to describe repairing or replacing an existing mortar in the joints. Using the right tool for the job makes the work more efficient and can assist with a more precise lime mortar application and uniform, smooth and long-lasting finish.

A churn brush is our recommended tool for pointing, which provides several benefits when finishing a lime mortar in the joints. First, the churn brush compacts the mortar into the joint, closing any initial shrinkage, improving contact between the mortar and the masonry, and tidying up any mortar on the edges.A broad range of tools can be used for repointing, and which is most appropriate to use can vary depending on the joint size and whether you are repointing stone or brick. If you already have a Trade account with us we can now offer you the option of joining our online Trade members area.

However, there may be occasions, such as removing hard cement mortars, where power tools are necessary. ROUGHNECK® pick axes and mattocks are versatile tools with a wide variety of applications including digging up rocks and tree roots, breaking up and cultivating ground, preparing foundations and mortar removal. The term pointing describes the physical act of applying lime mortar into the joints of brick or stonework. The wide, horizontal mattock blade is slightly curved to ensure the optimum striking angle for greater penetration. Repointing often requires the removal of any damaged lime mortar or rigid cement mortar with a hand tool, such as a sharp chisel, before new lime mortar is applied.Second, the churn brush leaves a textured surface in the mortar, which increases the surface area and allows for improved evaporation from the joint as it opens the surface. Built to withstand the toughest jobs, ROUGHNECK® pick axes and mattocks are manufactured from drop forged steel, heat treated for extra toughness, and mounted on a solid fibreglass core handle. The pick can be in the form of a chisel or a point with the point being superior in breaking up hard materials as it concentrates striking force on a very small area. Ideal for cultivating soft ground, breaking up root infested ground, removing tree stumps, and clearing soil from around buried structures. They allow for more controlled, precise strikes, thereby preventing accidental damage to vulnerable objects such as pipes, cabling and plants.