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Brick chimneys and walls can last decades, but they can become damaged by moisture and other environmental elements if not regularly maintained. Tuckpointing, which is the process of repairing mortar ...

Loose, crumbling mortar between the brick joints of a chimney indicates that exposure to weather has taken its toll, so it's a good idea to inspect it once a year. Tuckpointing is the process of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – If your home has a chimney, ...