Repointing a Stone Foundation

Last summer, when I truly paid attention to the holes in the mortar of the foundation at Blake Hill House, I spent a couple of sleepless nights convinced that the entire house might fall down on my watch. Who else jumps too quickly to the end of a story? The foundations of old houses do need regular inspection and maintenance, but repointing a stone foundation is a straightforward DIY task. In this video, I explain how to repoint a stone foundation using lime mortar, which is approved for historic restoration and recommended for use between antique bricks and stones like mine. I've answered some basic questions on the companion blog article. However, for technical questions, please visit https://www.Limeworks.us and move forward with the brilliant folks there who know everything there is to know about lime mortar and historic masonry repairs. (This video was not sponsored or paid for by Limeworks. My opinions and experiences are unsolicited.) Read more about repointing a stone foundation, including tools, prep, and more safety: https://www.blakehillhouse.com/repoin... Questions answered in the blog post: 1. Why lime mortar? 2. Should I always use lime mortar on my old house? 3. How do I know if my foundation has lime mortar or Portland cement? 4. There are so many choices. Which lime mortar should I use? 5. Why were you banging on the mortar with a brush at the end? (min 7:29) 6. How do I remove the old mortar and how far back do I go? Subscribe to my channel for updates, and find me elsewhere... Blog: https://www.BlakeHillHouse.com Instagram:   / blakehillhouse_   Facebook:   / blakehillhousediy   Pinterest:   / blakehillhouse