Why timing matters
Fresh mortar needs mild, above-freezing weather to set and cure properly. If it freezes before it sets, it can end up weak and crumble early. That is why exterior tuckpointing is seasonal in Chicago.
Spring: the season starts
We start as soon as the snow and frost are gone. Spring is also when winter damage shows: after a season of freezing and thawing, check your walls for new cracks, loose bricks and crumbling mortar.
Summer and fall
Warm, dry weather is good for mortar. Fixing mortar in the fall helps protect the wall before the next winter, when water that gets into the joints freezes and makes the damage worse.
Winter: plan, don’t build
- Winter is a good time to ask for estimates and book your place for spring.
- Take photos of problem areas on a dry day and send them to us.
Book early
Spring is busy. If you already know a wall needs work, contacting us in winter means you can be scheduled as soon as the weather allows.
