Pointing

Pointing is when workers fill in the spaces between bricks or stones on a wall with a thick paste called mortar. This makes the wall stronger and stops water from getting inside, which helps the building last longer. In Jamaica, pointing is really useful because it protects buildings from rain and salty air, which can damage walls over time. In real estate, which is all about buying and selling buildings, well-pointed walls make houses and other properties look neat and strong, so people are more likely to want to buy them. Around the world, people use pointing to keep brick and stone walls looking nice and staying strong, whether in old buildings or brand-new ones.