Tuckpointing Tasmania

SB Tuck pointing are traditional tuckpointers and masonry restoration conservationists, we specialise in heritage work with our passion in the important use of traditional methods and materials, with over 10 years experience. SB Tuckpointing is a family owned Australian business providing professional brick restoration services across Victoria including domestic, commercial and architectural projects.

Lime mortar is made up of lime & aggregate and is used in the restoration conservation of old buildings. Lime mortars date back thousands of years, there’s evidence that lime was used to build the pyramids at Giza. Portland cement was introduced in the 19 century and is commonly used in new construction, it is not recommended in masonry restoration works.

There are different types of lime mortar but when we talk traditional lime mortars we are talking about lime being the binder and the only other component to be added is the aggregate and sometimes a reactive silica, when cement or other additives are used it is no longer classed as a traditional lime mortar and then becomes a modern cement mortar.