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What is Brick/Mortar Matching?
Brick and mortar matching requires years of experience and a trained eye to select and blend new bricks and mortar to seamlessly match the existing materials on a building. This process ensures that repairs and restorations are virtually invisible and maintain the original character of the structure. There are many factors involved in making a good match for brick (size, texture, color). Mortar matching has even more factors affecting the match (composition, sand color/size, color pigment ratios, final tooling method and timing of tooling, final washing technique).
Why is Brick/Mortar Matching important?
- Preserves historical integrity
- Enhances building aesthetics
- Mortar design is essential to ensure compatibility with the masonry units
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Our skilled team is here to bring your building to life. Contact us today to discuss your project!
FAQs
How do you match historic mortar and brick?
Our team includes lime-putty-certified craftsmen who analyze original mortar composition, color, aggregate, and joint profile to produce an accurate match. Brick and stone matching follows a similar process of sourcing materials that align with the original in color, texture, and dimension.
How much does brick and mortar matching cost?
Matching costs depend on the complexity of the existing mortar and brick, whether laboratory analysis is required, the availability of matching or salvaged materials, and the total scope of the repair. We work with building owners to develop repair approaches that balance match quality with budget constraints, and can phase work to manage cash flow. Contact us for a site visit and proposal.
How does TNT match mortar and brick on a building that's 100+ years old?
We analyze the existing mortar composition, color, texture, and joint profile, then develop custom mortar mixes to match. For brick, we source salvage material or work with suppliers who produce historically accurate replacements to maintain the building's original character.