
{"id":25616,"date":"2026-02-11T15:34:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=25616"},"modified":"2026-02-11T15:34:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:34:52","slug":"mortar-joint-profiles-and-weather-resistance-of-a-facing-brick-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/mortar-joint-profiles-and-weather-resistance-of-a-facing-brick-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortar joint profiles and weather resistance of a facing brick wall\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mortar binds\u00a0<\/span><span aria-label=\"Rich text content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/product-category\/facing-bricks-walling\/\">concrete facing bricks<\/a>\u00a0together. However, it does more than just act as an adhesive.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It provides a bearing pad for the facing bricks, fills gaps, and provides an important barrier to the passage of moisture. On this last point, selecting the correct mortar class for the application is not the only factor in forming a suitable moisture barrier &#8211; using the correct mortar joint profile is just as important.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whilst different mortar joints can give a wall made of concrete facing bricks\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">different\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aesthetic,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0some may not be\u00a0appropriate where\u00a0high exposure to rainfall is likely.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In this blog<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0we will look at some of the\u00a0different types\u00a0of mortar\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">joints<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that can be used and which should be used to enhance\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">weather protection of the finished wall.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is good practice when forming mortar joints on site?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To get the\u00a0optimum\u00a0finish on mortar joints<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the concrete facing bricks should be laid on a full bed of mortar with all joints filled. The specified joint profile should be formed after leaving the mortar to harden slightly.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tooling is recommended to compact the joints, improve weather resistance, and reduce shrinkage in the mortar. Joints should be finished depending on the overall visual e\ufb00ect and weathering performance\u00a0required. It is vital that all horizontal and vertical joints\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0compacted and free from voids. Shell bedding should not be used.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recessed or flush pointing is not recommended in areas with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">high-exposure\u00a0to moisture<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. We shall now explore the mortar joint profiles in more detail to see how their shape affects their suitability to form an effective barrier against water ingress.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4573\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4573\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4573 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-kingston-cottage-red_carr-lane-hambleton-18-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Red facing brick \" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-kingston-cottage-red_carr-lane-hambleton-18-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-kingston-cottage-red_carr-lane-hambleton-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-kingston-cottage-red_carr-lane-hambleton-18-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-kingston-cottage-red_carr-lane-hambleton-18-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-kingston-cottage-red_carr-lane-hambleton-18-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-kingston-cottage-red_carr-lane-hambleton-18-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore-kingston-cottage-red_carr-lane-hambleton-18.jpg 1998w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kingston Cottage Red<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the different types of mortar <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">joints<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The joint profiles of mortar in concrete facing bricks make up approximately 17% of the overall wall area<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and different joint profiles can affect both the aesthetics and weathering properties of the wall.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The surface shape and depth of different mortar joints affect their water resistance and aesthetics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s a general\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rule,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0a concave joint reduces water penetration through the joints<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0whilst raked joints increase the risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We will look at six mortar joints in more detail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span aria-label=\"Rich text content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Concave or bucket handle mortar joints<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This is the most common joint used in masonry construction. The tooling works the mortar\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tightly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0into the joint between the facing bricks to form a tight seal that gives this joint its strong water resistance. The brick pattern is emphasised with a concave mortar joint<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and small irregularities in laying are concealed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vee mortar joints<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Vee joint is\u00a0similar to\u00a0the concave joint but has a sharp V-shaped indentation, giving it a more dynamic and modern appearance.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a popular choice for contemporary designs, offering a sleek and stylish finish to brickwork.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flush mortar joints<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A flush mortar joint is level with the brick surface and is typically used when walls will be plastered or painted, requiring extra care to make it watertight.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Weathered mortar joints<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The weathered (or struck down) joint tapers inward at the top, creating a shadow line and promoting water runoff. Commonly used horizontally, it\u00a0dates back to\u00a0the 19th century. While effective, poor execution can lead to shrinkage and water seepage.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Struck mortar joints<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The struck mortar joint, used horizontally, tapers inward at the base (struck up), opposite to the weathered joint.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0mainly used\u00a0for interior walls as it allows water to sit and seep in if exposed. Originating in the 15th century, it was designed to mask irregular bricks by creating one straight edge and blending the mortar into the other.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Raked or recessed mortar joints<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This mortar joint strongly emphasises horizontal joints. It incorporates a ledge to create the horizontal lines, and this ledge will collect rainwater as it runs down the wall. This makes it\u00a0a very poor\u00a0weather joint, so it is not recommended for external walls exposed to the elements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW38106083 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38106083 BCX8\">Here is a summary table for mortar joint profiles with an outline of their water resistance and typical use.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW38106083 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table id=\"tablepress-91\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-91 table table-bordered fftable table-discontinued\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Type of mortar joint <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Water resistance <\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Used for  <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Concave\/bucket handle <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Good <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Exterior walls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Vee <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Good <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Exterior walls <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Flush <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Average <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Interior walls or exterior walls that will be rendered <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Weather  <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Average <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Suitable for some exterior walls <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Struck <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Poor <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Interior walls <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Raked or recessed <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Poor <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Interior walls <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><!-- #tablepress-91 from cache -->\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW97498476 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97498476 BCX8\">Making a choice of mortar joint profile for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/who-we-work-with\/housebuilders\/\">housebuilders<\/a> is a combination of ensuring the profile selected will provide the required level of weather resistance, whilst helping enhance the aesthetic appeal of the completed dwellings. The latter can be hard to visualise. Obtaining sample facing bricks to see first-hand the impact of different mortar profiles on the overall appearance can add reassurance that the mortar profile\/facing brick combination fits the overall project aesthetic.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW97498476 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"blogInArticleCTA\">\n        \n        <div class=\"blogInArticleCTA__Inner\">\n                            <div class=\"blogInArticleCTA__Content\">\n                                            <div class=\"blogInArticleCTA__Title\">\n                            <h4>Choose Tobermore for Your Next Housing Development<\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"blogInArticleCTA__Text\">\n                            <p>We recognise that housebuilding provides its own unique set \u2028of challenges. That\u2019s why we have dedicated, intuitive tools & services to make \u2028housebuilding easy. <\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"blogInArticleCTA__Button\">\n                    <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/housebuilders\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/section>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_20594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20594\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20594 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobemore-country-stone-slate-lansdowne-charcoal-belmont-hall-antrim2-scaled-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobemore-country-stone-slate-lansdowne-charcoal-belmont-hall-antrim2-scaled-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobemore-country-stone-slate-lansdowne-charcoal-belmont-hall-antrim2-scaled-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobemore-country-stone-slate-lansdowne-charcoal-belmont-hall-antrim2-scaled-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobemore-country-stone-slate-lansdowne-charcoal-belmont-hall-antrim2-scaled-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobemore-country-stone-slate-lansdowne-charcoal-belmont-hall-antrim2-scaled-450x301.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobemore-country-stone-slate-lansdowne-charcoal-belmont-hall-antrim2-scaled-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobemore-country-stone-slate-lansdowne-charcoal-belmont-hall-antrim2-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Country Stone Slate &amp; Lansdowne Charcoal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where can I find out more about the best mortar to use for concrete facing bricks?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tobermore has a range of rustic and contemporary concrete facing bricks, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/facing-bricks-walling\/kingston\/\">Kingston<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/facing-bricks-walling\/lansdowne\/\">Lansdowne<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/facing-bricks-walling\/country-stone\/\">Country Stone<\/a> in our walling range.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Given the final proportion of a facing wall that will\u00a0comprise\u00a0the mortar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0we make sure we advise customers on the best mortar joints that will be suitable for their projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Craig McBride,\u00a0Tobermore\u2019s\u00a0Technical and Product Training Manager<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> explains more:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cTobermore concrete facing bricks produce stunning walls to enhance the aesthetics of housing developments. The type of mortar joint can play\u00a0a big role\u00a0in complementing the finish of our facing bricks and adding to the weather resistance of the finished wall. Our literature\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contains<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0advice and guidance on best practice techniques, and we have an experienced team who can give practical advice\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on-site<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Dr<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y swatches are available across the ranges to help with visualisation of the finished projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">We can now send sample panels of our facing bricks to\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">site, so our customers can get hands on experience of creating mortar profiles that match the\u00a0<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">project&#8217;s<\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0visual and performance requirements.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-ccp-border-top=\"0px none \" data-ccp-padding-top=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-bottom=\"1px solid #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"1.3333333333333333px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you have a project and would like to get a closer look at our range of concrete facing bricks and try out some mortar profiles, you can request a sample wall from\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/request-a-sample\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sample service<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. If you have any questions on any aspect of our concrete facing bricks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0including the best mortar to use, please<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0our technical team who will be happy to help.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572079&quot;:6,&quot;335572080&quot;:1,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;single&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mortar binds\u00a0\u200bconcrete facing bricks\u00a0together. However, it does more than just act as an adhesive.\u00a0It provides&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":72,"featured_media":25632,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[972],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","tax_posts_products-walling-masonry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Mortar joint profiles and weather resistance of a facing brick wall\u00a0 | Tobermore Commercial Block Paving<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Facing brick wall - How different types of mortar joint profiles look and how they can perform to help resist weathering in exposed environments.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/mortar-joint-profiles-and-weather-resistance-of-a-facing-brick-wall\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mortar joint profiles and weather resistance of a facing brick wall\u00a0\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Facing brick wall - 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