Comparing Masonry Jointers | Ask This Old House

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Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough explains the uses for different types of masonry jointers. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $10-$30, depending on the tool Types of masonry jointers discussed: Convex jointer [https://amzn.to/2J8LGUg] Flat jointer [https://amzn.to/2ZXAoYW] Grapevine jointer [https://amzn.to/2VH6Jnp] Rat’s Tail jointer Skate jointer [https://amzn.to/2WqpSHa] Concave jointer [https://amzn.to/2J7mr4B] Steps: 1. There are a variety of different masonry jointers to slick the joints to ensure they are sealed properly based on the climate they’re located in. The jointers also add an aesthetic look to the joints. 2. The convex jointer is common in New England. The convex curve describes the shape of the tool itself, not the slick it leaves in the mortar. 3. The grapevine jointer is common in Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic region. It leaves behind a very distinct groove in the mortar. 4. A flat jointer is a pretty standard jointer that’s common in most parts of the country. Mark likes to hold the flat jointer at an angle to allow water to slide off the joint and onto the face of the brick below it, which minimizes the risk of water getting behind the brick. 5. A rat’s tail jointer has a couple different names, but it varies in size depending on which part of the jointer you use to slick the mortar. It’s especially good for stonework, where the gaps between the masonry varies from stone to stone. 6. A skate joint

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