Tuck Pointing for Beginners A - Z
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Leah of Seejanedrill demonstrates how to tuck point brick. Tuck pointing is a home maintenance task which is often over looked. Leah walks thru materials, tools and technique.
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Once you get over the fear of screwing it up, it’s actually fun and there’s the added feeling of accomplishment afterward! Leah, you made that possible! Thank you!
@Paperwing Plus, more trials and errors gives you better hand/eye coordination and you start developing a higher level of attention to detail. And then, you start realizing how bad a previous GC did work in your house a long time ago.
@@The1Music2MyEars I'm so glad I watched this video, i have a small tuck-pointing job to @ my job & I've never attempted it. good stuff!!
I'm convinced that Leah is the Bob Ross of repairing/maintenance. All the videos are relaxing to watch and extremely informative, great job!
My same sentiments!!!
I'm a bricklayer with over 35 years experience (that's my specialty), and Miss Leah can tuckpoint with the best of them.👍
Is this the same principle for basement foundations that are brick ?
As a bricklayer with 35 years experanice, you should know that this is not TUCK pointing, or are you ?
@@thequion tuck pointing, re-pointing, call it what you like, hot-shot. it's the same thing where I come from.
It's definitely not the same thing 😂
I don’t even have a brick home and still watched from start to finish. Always willing to learn something I know zero about.
My house is a frame structure built on concrete block piers. Is it necessary to inspect the masonry joints on them and if so how often do you suggest. We have mild winters with maybe 8 to 10 hrs per night where temps drop below 32°. Most winter months the avg low temp 40°
Not sure if temp is a factor in mortar failing.
Same here!
you are not going to learn how to do anything the right way from this channel though.... so you are wasting your time and learning how to do things wrong at the same time.
Same here! And Leah, you are truly an amazing teacher.
@@orion7741 what's wrong with this video?
I worked in an old fashioned tool store when I was younger and the bricklayers used to use the handles off steel buckets to finish their mortar joints. That’s why on building sites the metal buckets kept disappearing!
Even when the special tools became available the brickies would always ask for a bucket handle when they came to purchase the tool!
Another great video Leah I cannot understand why no television channel hasn’t snapped you up,you have a quality that gives you the perfect presentation techniques that are lacking in many television presenters. You’re always clear, concise, friendly and non patronising. You would make an excellent mentor for youngsters who may not be academically brilliant but like to work with their hands and yet have no real idea what to do career wise.Your teaching style could change young peoples lives and career prospects for the better. As we say in the UK ‘ more power to your elbow’👍
I would say it’s people like you who made America great but that would only be partly true. People like you enrich any country they inhabit not just the US of A!
Don B.
Agree 100%.
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The Mr. Rogers of the DIY world!!! I exuberantly concur with your summary!
Well put !!!! Very well put!
Bucket handles dont come that thick any more.
I have been a carpenter all my life and still learn from Leah...
I love your videos! I also learn something and I love your spirit
Facts
THATS GOOD alot of people who have done home improvment think they know it all ill bet your real good at the trade because i learned a long time ago its the know it all"s who know nothing
I know a lot, and sometimes her stuff is too basic for me, but she literally knows the basics of every field and handy tricks in them all too. I wouldn’t be surprised if she knew wayyyy more complex stuff than she shows too. It just wouldn’t match the vibe of her channel.
Oh my gosh!!! Single mom here and scared to death of how much this was going to cost me to have done and I find this video. I can do this!!!! Thank you so so much!!!
I usually do one final brushing after trimming the excess, just to clean the bricks a bit.
Thank you for the on going narration, I'm 60 yrs old and still learn Everytime I watch you, thank you for educating the masses.
So many videos have walked me through it, but NONE have explained it as rigorously as you have. Finally I understand how to do this well. Thanks!
rigorous, err, no
- she failed to discuss the single most important aspect of any brick laying mortar: how wet to make it and whether (or not!) to wet the joint before filling. Bricks are sponges, they suck water out of the mortar and if that happens too quickly the mortar will be brittle and won't survive a winter
- she did not discuss the depth that the old mortar should be raked out to ensure that the new mortar will be thick enough to survive.
- she dragged the wood along the join guaranteeing it smeared the bricks instead of lifting it off and moving it along without touching the surface
- her finish was also pretty poor. There were low spots that should have been filled.
- and although she did correctly state you should wait until the mix firms up, she used a trowel to knock off the excess and did not make it clear that is a separate operation to the use of the brick jointer. Best done a bit later when the excess has had a further chance to dry, then it will fall off using a soft brush, not a trowel, without any chance of smearing.
@@John01GM40 Hey thanks! I learned a lot. Sounds like you need to do a video for this seriously. If you do, let me know. I will definitely watch it.
How kind and generous you are to patiently explain processes that are bewildering to others. Thank you so very much Leah!
Very much appreciate the name of the tools and how to use them, like that brick jointer thing. And that trick with the board would definitely save me a mess.
@ Brend H Same here. "Slake", who knew 🏚♥️🤣
If you don’t learn from Leah you’re not paying attention. Simple projects that challenge us made easy by Leah’s straightforward common sense.
I’m a licensed builder and have done some concrete work but I’ve been putting off some much needed tuck pointing on my own house because I’ve never done it before. I just bought the same mix a week ago as I need to get it done. Very timely video. Excellent instruction! I’m looking forward to knocking this small project out and checking it off my list (finally)!
I seriously love this woman.
Awesome tutorial! Thank you Leah!
Hello Jane I’ve watched a few videos of yours you’re the best teacher coach or instructor ever (and I was a teacher myself). You’re laying down all important details, you show and break it down so that your audience understand the ins and outs of what they’re doing and why, therefore help them gaining confidence. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, your knowledge and your heart. These podcasts resume a long term experience based on observation, meticulous work and willing to do things right.
Thank you for another informative video. Love the channel! Take care.
The boys heard your voice and were so excited! Thank you so much for everything you do!!!!! We ❤ you from Massachusetts!!!!
Leah is fab...my "go to" for much needed chores and repairs. Yeay Leah!!!!
I don't know if you read these comments, but hopefully you will get a chuckle out of this... I apparently spend too much time on youtube... so last night I had a dream that I ran into you at cardiac rehab conference (I am an exercise physiologist for my day job), anyway, in my dream you actually went by Jane. My wife was like, hey look, Jane is here (she is not interested in woodworking so in real life she definitely wouldn't recognize you, and wouldn't be at the conference with me) any way, you were so kind and told me all about how you built your channel and gave me tips for building my channel. AND you also knew all of the ins and outs of exercise physiology and cardiac rehab 🤣 clearly I need to stop watching videos before bed 😴 The human brain is so crazy!
I do read the comments and yours made me smile, thank you.😁
@@seejanedrill I am impressed you are able to get through all of your wonderful comments :) I appreciate your teaching style
One of the best teachers on TH-cam.
I've done stucco in South Florida but your experience is much different for the outward façade of the home. I'm glad I was able to see how simple removing the old mortar can be with the right tool and your share of the sweet trick for lining up the plywood with the brick joint. Thanks as always
Thank you Leah. Great instructions and great timing, I’ve got some to fix.
Yes I can do this! Thank you Leah! I was pretty intimidated to do this project, but not only do your tips make it look much easier, they answer many of my questions about what tools to use, materials, etc. Thanks again!
Hey Leah. I just want to say how much I love your channel. I'm a remodeling contractor of 20 years and I love your attitude and the way you talk about repairs. It's inspiring to hear someone with such passion about home repair. Please keep up the good work and I'll keep watching your channel. BTW I'm in Western North Carolina.
This is great, not doing that this year but now I know how to when I need to
I have never heard of tuck pointing. I also didn’t know that was something that I should be doing. Thanks for sharing this with us. We appreciate you very much, Leah.
Leah, you are awesome! I wish that there were more trade teachers around like you. Your sincerity and supportive nature come through in every one of your videos. Even when you do a video on a subject that I'm aware of, I watch to learn more and get a boost of the confidence that you instill in us, your YT students. Thank you for all that you do! - Jeff
Only the best on this channel to learn. Thanks for showing this, I will put it to good work on my chimney this fall.
I appreciate you so much, Leah! I love the way you teach. You belong on a tv show. You have one here on TH-cam!
Leah, you're a great presenter and I love how you outline procedures in a straight forward fashion. Keep up the good work!
Thank you! Exactly what I needed. Perfect timing! 👍
I'm so grateful you do these programs. Your instructions are so clear. Thank you.
Only watched this one so far. Subscribed immediately after seeing your simple guides without click bait or nonsense. Adding your playlist to my watch list. Seriously impressed, I now love learning from you. 40 years old and 20 in the trades, but I love learning
Have never seen that done. Thanks for the info. Love learning something new.
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Always great content
Thank you so much! I am comfortable with concrete and mortar, but was hesitant to work on our brick. This gives me the confidence to give it a go! :)
Wonderful Relaxing video we are about to
Tuck-point our house for the first time this video has given me so much confidence!!
THANK YOU
Leah, I seriously needed to watch this to give me the confidence to fix some failing mortar on some of my exterior stone facing. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with all of us! ❤
"Slake" never fails. I learn at least one thing with these videos.
Just dont forget to "pack that joint"
You are very informational, inspirational.
I've bought some tool lots at auction, but I never knew what those skinny long V tools were for. I doubt I'll ever do this, but now I know how! Thank you.
Leah is really, really good at what she does.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
She presents things in a clear, unhurried way and has helped me out on a lot of projects!
Love your stuff, Leah!😊
Awesome Leah, very informative video, I'm sure I'll be reviewing it when I have to do some repairs. You made it so simple to follow it gives me all the confidence I need to tackle this job.
Hello Leah, I have never thought about this procedure as I have never applied plaster before and learning something new, but this is one area many people need to know and especially where they have sinking problems and have to repair walls and ceilings.
You are seriously amazing! You explain and demonstrate how to do things so well! I feel like I can do things that I never thought I could. I’ve told all of my friends and siblings about your channel.
Magical. Well well done 👏
Oh Leah. What an absolute treasure. Bless you! Thank you so much for the tips!
Thank you for posting this video. This is one of the repairs that has to be done this summer. As always you make the task doable.
Thank you Leah. Such an inspiration (from Australia).
Leah, I have watched countless pointing videos and yours is the best video, hands down!! Thank you for sharing your artistic skills with us!!
One of your best! I didn't realize how easy this task could be and thanks for all the important tips.
Just saw this today as my brick mailbox needs repair. She is excellent, easy to listen to and learn from. 5 STARS for that lady.
Thanks Leah. I'm so proud of being able to do this and paint my house myself. You are an excellent teacher.
Thank you Leah! I just bought a home, and your videos are a relaxing look into a professional's approach!
Best regards! -Michael
I love your videos. You are so friendly, accessible, enthusiastic, and show people how to do things that almost anyone can follow. (I made a ticking stick after watching your clip and was amazed at how many people had no idea what it was.)
Leah,
Awesome tutorial to repair brick joint. Already know how to but watching ur vid always pick up additional info. Kudos for ur vid. Looking forward to ur next one. Aloha from Hawaii.
Always useful info ! I learn so much from you. Thanks !
As someone who needs some tuckpointing on her home, this came at the right time
Thank you, you had made that so easy with that there breakdown. Needed this video also just in time. Thank you Leah
Yea please show a repairing shingles video please! I definitely needed this one too
I second that!
I have done a fair bit of re pointing of brickwork. I like to wet the prepared joint and use a slightly stiffer mortar mix than what you used here. Wetting the joint prevents the existing mortar sucking our the moisture in the mix creating better adhesion, whilst the mix remains less sloppy and easier and cleaner to work with. Just my 2 cents
I agree but the bricks were damp from rain the evening before.
Love your videos! Easy to follow, great instructions.
Good instructional video , thanks for sharing , God bless !
I love all of your videos. You are an awesome instructor and I have learned so much from you. Whenever I have to do some repair on my home, I always check your videos first. God bless you.
OMG I forgot how good this channel really was, hadn't watched in a long time. Genius tuckpointing trick, will be starting a small patch on my house soon is the reason I came here.
The **absolute most** informational seven-minute DIY video I've ever watched (and I do a lot of DIYs)! Thank you for this excellent video! You are appreciated 😄.
This the most informative, useful, practical, logical video on mortar repair. I've wasted too much time watching other videos on this topic. Thank you so much for this video! Now I can finally start this project on my home!
Thank you, Leah! I have been wanting to do this to my home and this is EXACTLY what we needed to see. Excellent tutorial, as usual!
Great instruction!
I bought a near 100 year old brick home, my neighbor says it hasn't been tuck pointed in a very long time. I think I can do this! The larger areas I might get help, but this smaller stuff I think I can now! Thank you!
Nice job on the pointing 👍🏻 and Leah is an amazingly versatile teacher but this is another example where the same words have a different meaning in UK and America. In UK that style of pointing is called standard jointing (or sometimes recessed pointing) whereas Tuck pointing is a highly decorative and historic technique generally done only on very grand historic buildings mostly in London. It was done in the era when bricks were hand made and irregularly shaped and the main mortar is coloured the same as the brick and flush to the brick so the joints disappear to hie the irregularites. Then afterwards a very thin bead of contrasting lime putty is inserted (ie Tucked) into the centre of each joint in laser straight lines to create the illusion that the bricks are perfect and the gaps between them are tiny. The finished result is stunning.
Leah is the best at explaining things! I love this channel.
Bless your heart. You're great. Thank you!
You're a natural teacher. Thank you for making these videos.
Leah you always amaze me with your knowledge....
Thanks for all the great info. As new homeowners, we're learning so much.
Leah, You are a ROCKSTAR! I LOVE watching your videos!
Thank you so much for all of your videos and hardwork! This was so helpful!
Good video, Leah. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Would be cool to see you do a video on repairing damaged brick walls too (deteriorating brick or broken bricks). Thanks Leah you're amazing!!
Absolutely!!! This is my current situation
@@cassandramadgett7739 I keep getting different opinions I want to know the actual correct way. So I think this house has like two layers of brick, the outside ones are literally disintegrating into sand on the lower bricks near the ground and I need to get it fixed but I don't want just any dope slathering cement on there and calling it done just for it to crumble off in a couple years!!
This woman is a gem.
Leah has the best and easiest videos to follow on DIY home repair.
Very informative, thank you. I love your channel ❤
PACK THAT JOINT!
Can do!
Careful, you can pack it TOO tight...
Thank you, Leah, for this video and for saying, "You can do this." I just got an estimate of $600 for stuccoing my chimney which is not special in any way. I asked how long it would take and was told a day. That's $75/ hour! I'm going to tuck point it myself.
I'm an older do-it-yourself-er and now feel like I can!
Thank you Leah. Many kisses from Brazil.
Hello Maria from Brazil
🗣THANKS SO MUCH ‼️ 🥰 I Just Bought My New Home The Tuck Pointing On My 2 Front Steps Are HORRIBLE And A Few Areas Were Missed !! I Just SUBSCRIBED To Your Channel And Feel Confident To Do It Myself ‼️🙌🙌🤸🏽♀️
Leah has literally helped me redo my entire house. Lol no joke, what an angel.
Thank you for this. I have some repairs to do and didn’t realize there is that additive to the mortar mix. Cheers!
I’ve noticed that some of the mortar on my house is crumbly, but had no idea what to do about it. Again, Leah has the answer!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Leah!
You're Awesome and thanks for you videos I learn something from you all the time that I didn't know how to do or I Clearly didn't know. Keep it up !!!
I really appreciate your content and the way you present it.
I could listen to you read a phone book.
Stay safe out there!
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That's a great starting video.
How about a follow up on the vertical, horizontal joint filling and polishing order. This is where most newbies come unstuck and it's easy if you plan it out first and understand why.
Thanks for the video suggestion
Yes. Please. Also, wondering how to know when it’s time to tuck point? What signs am I looking for?
@@machinmchargue4006 Thumb print hard usually not too long after applying.
@@machinmchargue4006, if you see the mortar breaking down, or there are places where the mortar is actually missing, it’s time to re-point.
She definitely needs to have her on TV show on a major network.
Why does hgtv, the O network etc pick her up
She is awesome 👍😋🙏👏👏
Cheers to that! 👍
Thank you ever so much for breaking it down to us. 👍 You are a great coach.
Very good video! I haven’t done any tuck pointing in decades. That being said I was asked to do some and I needed a refresher.