Pointing is the work of filling the gaps between bricks or stones with mortar. These small gaps are called joints, and they help hold everything together. When you fill these joints with new mortar, it’s called pointing. A building contractor or building construction company often does this job during or after building a wall.
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What Is Pointing In Building Construction? - Crivva
Pointing in building construction fills brick joints with mortar to protect walls and boost strength and durability.