VERT / GREEN
Map friable joints, loose stones, water and deformation before cleaning/repointing.
Stone foundation and compatible mortar
Repair stone, joints and moisture in an older foundation without automatically applying overly rigid modern mortar or trapping moisture.
JAUNE / YELLOW
Repair mortar must be compatible with original masonry; maximum strength is not the same as durability.
ROUGE / RED
Bulging, loose stone, deep mortar loss, major water entry or underpinning: competent mason/engineer before cosmetic repair.
Interactive triage
Useful tools and data
- Photos/moisture log
- Old mortar sample
- Exterior drainage plan
What the professional checks
- Identify stone/mortar
- Assess stability/deformation
- Select compatible repointing
Official sources
Checked 2026-08-22.
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