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Updated over 7 years ago,
Rough/Sloppy grout lines on side of brick building - Ideas?
I purchased a three story building, which is in a downtown area. On the right side of the building is a small parking lot (5-6 cars) that came with the building. This area use to be another building that was immediately adjacent to my building, but it has been torn down and made into a parking lot. The brick work on that side of my building has very rough/sloppy grout work because, with the previous building being there, it was never intended to be seen. However, now, with the neighboring building gone, it can be seen and it looks terrible. Also, I am concerned (perhaps mistakenly) that the rough grout lines and "unstruck" brick are going to be more susceptible to holding water and cracking from freeze/thaw cycles.
I want to cover or repair this brick. It is a large building, and I want to also be cost effective. I contacted a contractor, and he thinks the least expensive option is going to be to repoint the brick. I am doubtful that he is right, but I am waiting for his estimate.
Has anyone else had this type of issue? What was the best option?