Is mortar on stone decorative?

Question

The mortar on our stone-built home sticks out from the surface, creating a nice rustic effect. However, over the years it's started to break off. Ideally I'd like to wait until I have more funds to get it repaired. Is it merely decorative and OK to leave for a while?

Ross · Answer

The mortar on your stone-built home that sticks out to create a rustic effect is indeed primarily decorative. While it adds charm to the appearance of your home, if it's starting to break off, it's generally safe to leave it for a while until you're ready to repair it. As long as the structural integrity of the building isn't compromised, you can wait until you have the funds to address the issue. Just keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't worsen over time.

Adrian · Answer

Hi, there are different methods and styles of pointing depending on the masonry/brickwork used to construct the property. Decorative stone pointing will be ok for a while but I would advise having the affected areas repaired but should be ok for a while, ( not knowing the extent of damage without seeing it I would keep an eye on it )

Craig · Answer

The mortar is Used to bond the stones together when laid the detail of the finished edge is decorative and sometimes can deteriorate but as long as it’s only the front edge no more than 10 mil deep dish would be fine to leave

Ruairi · Answer

Depends if you have damp it's better to let a old stone house breath

Lee · Answer

What you have there is 'Weather Struck Pointing' - it isn't decorative  - it's there to do a job and keep water out - that said - if there's no holes or gaps on the beds it should be okay until you get it repointed. If it's dropping out it either wasn't hacked out deep enough when done, or - it could just be age and is due for renewing

Justin · Answer

Yes it is mostly decorative although it does and a small amount of water proof to brick work it will wait

David · Answer

Mortar between stone is there to hold it all together the pointing of it looks decorative if done well but will be ok for a while if it is not all flaking out thank you

Is mortar on stone decorative?

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