noun
- the incorrect placement or direction of mortar joints between bricks or stones in masonry
Usage: construction; masonry
Examples
- The mispointing in the old brick wall allowed water to seep through.
- Poor craftsmanship resulted in mispointing that weakened the structure.
- The mason had to repair the mispointing before winter arrived.
- Mispointing can lead to serious structural problems over time.
- The building inspector noted several areas of mispointing in his report.