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If it is not, you run the risk of the new repair mortar contributing to the deterioration of the wall instead of protecting it and not being aesthetically pleasing because the color, texture or tooling doesn't match the contiguous mortar. There are a multitude of examples of poor mortar matching in and around Ottawa and Everest is sometimes hired to cut out and re-point a house which has been just recently completed by others.

The color of the original masonry and the architectural detailing of your building becomes more apparent following cleaning. If you are in need of your mortar being repointed or some of the masonry units being patched, cleaning exposes their true natural color so that matching the mortar and patching the surrounding masonry units becomes easier. If your masonry can benefit from an application of a penetrating and breathable water repellent, cleaning the masonry must be done prior to application of the product. And if your house looks good that will increase its value.

Water repellent will usually last around 10 years. After the water repellent has been applied, it is best to test the masonry to determine how absorbent it has become every year.

There are several aspects that can contribute to a house value increase. One of them is to give your house a face lift. We can not forecast an exact increase as this depends on, what kind of restoration process will be applied, and the area in which your property is.

Your wait will depend on how much the house has been lifted. The slab should not move after it has been lifted but the walls may need time to adjust to their new position. A general rule-of-thumb would be to wait 4-6 weeks after repairs are completed.