Bert Tuckpointing & Restoration, Inc. is a residential, commercial, and historical building masonry construction company. To find out more about our work please see our recent projects. Whether your property is in need of preventative or necessary masonry repairs, Bert Tuckpointing & Restoration, Inc. constantly trains it's employees to perform at a professional level. Our estimates always include details on what the masonry problems are and only provides the best solutions to permanently solve these problems.
Caulking is one of BTR'S value added services as it uses the rigging already in place for our core tuckpointing and masonry restoration procedures. It is also another preventative maintenance device for thwarting leaks. An open caulk joint can cause the same amount of damage as a void within a mortar joint can, by allowing unwelcome water into your buildings. BTR implements a variety of sealant products depending on job specifications. Polyurethane, silicone, and butyl rubber caulk are commonly used to form a watertight seal to all types of perimeter, control and expansion joints.
Waterproofing is a common preventative maintenance service that can minimize your masonry's exposure to water damage. Just as tuckpointing will safeguard your mortar, waterproofing will shield your masonry from wind driven and saturating rains. Likely candidates for waterproofing include smooth/splitface concrete block, limestone, renaissance stone, single wythe brick veneer walls, and sandblasted/waterblasted common brick as they are all particularly porous. BTR also recommends sealing all types of masonry after any sort of rebuilding process is completed in order to sustain the new masonry work.
Tuckpointing is the process of filling the open gaps between the bricks with new mortar. A circular diamond blade is used to grind the existing mortar-joints deep to allow the new mortar to be filled deep between the bricks or stone. This makes a strong mortar joint and helps the new mortar to adhere. Tuckpointing becomes mandatory when mortar joints have cracked, flaked, or disintegrated due to the abrasive effects of the elements. Although the right material and technique are enough to deliver a water-tight job, BTR believes appearance is also a top priority.
The City of Chicago Department of Buildings requires all buildings, over 7 stories in height, to undergo a critical facade inspection every 4 to 12 years. These inspections must be completed by a licensed architect or engineer. BTR inspects all types of masonry buildings from single family residences to multifamily housing associations. A written report will be generated per customer's request which will include photo documentation of suspect areas. Inspection fees vary and depend on the size of the property, time spent documenting, and any necessary rigging.
Bert Tuckpointing & Restoration, Inc. has experience in all fields relating to masonry restoration as well as new construction. Our dedication to a high quality of work insures that work is done at the clients request and per plans and specifications. We are a company that can do all masonry work of any size because of our at-sight foreman insuring that every project is complete within the allotted time. BTR works with a variety of brick suppliers to insure you the closest match to your existing brick when masonry repair is required.
We have been proudly serving the greater Chicagoland area for over 20 years. Our masons are well skilled and can perform all work involving bricks at a professional level. We take care to match the brick type and mortar color of existing buildings because we understand that the esthetics of a home and/or building are just as important as the overall condition of its structures. Furthermore we work side-by-side with architects on new and exiting building to execute all work as required. Throughout the years we have improved many Chicogoland neighborhoods by working on new, old, and landmark buildings.
When it comes to Coating/Painting, wheather it is necessary for water proofing purposes or purely aesthetic, BTR uses the best material. We take numerous steps to ensure that the paint adheres to the masonry/ concrete surface and does not peel off do to weather conditions in the year to come. We take great pride in the numerous building that we have sealed throughout the Chicago-land Area eliminating and preserving the condition of the masonry/concrete ensuring no water penetration. Most importantly giving building owners and families a comfort of knowing that there is no water penetrating though the masonry creating mold within the framing and drywall.
BTR provides a variety of long-term concrete repairs utilizing the most effective procedures available. Our experience includes but its not limited to strengthening and reinforcing Structural Concrete Faades, Balcony Concrete.
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