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Pointing styles explained
The shape of the mortar joint changes how a wall looks and how well it sheds rain. Here's each one, where you'll see it, and what it suits.
Flush
Filled level with the face of the brick or stone. Plain and clean.
Read more →Weather struck
Angled back at the top so rain runs off the face. The hardest-wearing profile.
Read more →Bucket handle
Concave, tooled with a round bar. Compacts well and hides irregular brick.
Read more →Recessed
Set back from the face for strong shadow lines. Modern look.
Read more →Tuck pointing
A brick-coloured joint with a fine white line tucked in. A period feature.
Read more →We match what's on your house
Unless you'd rather change it. Send a close-up photo of a joint and Scott will tell you what it is.