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repointing
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pointing
1. In masonry, the final treatment of joints by the troweling of mortar or a putty-like filler into the joints; also See flush pointing, recessed pointing, tuck pointing.
2. The material with which the joints are filled.
3. The removal of mortar from between the joints of masonry units and the replacing of it with new mortar; repointing.
4. In stone carving, creating points from a model and establishing their position on the stone that is to be carved.


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The costs include pounds 220,000 for replastering and pounds 20,000 to repoint the spire.
By 2006/07, Mr Ainsworth was claiming pounds 2,000 to repoint the garage, pounds 2,000 for scaffolding and pounds 2,715 for a gas fire, new loft ladder and tumble dryer.
In March 2007 she spent pounds 3,100 to repoint stonework on the gable ends of her house.
 
 
 
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