Some
comments & observations from tradesmen.
Here
are some of the comments made by professional tradesmen visiting
our stand at trade shows during 2007 about the various methods
and products that they use for jointing paving, patios etc. and
the problems they encounter:-
About
traditional trowel pointing
“Difficult to fill full depth of joint”
“Long periods on hands and knees”
“Very slow and time consuming”
About
skeleton type “pointing guns”
“Block-up easily”
“Separate the water from the mix as they work at a higher
cylinder pressure”
“Some only work with soft sand mortar”
“Cause aching fingers due to constant triggering”
Dry
or semi-dry mortar applications
“Difficult to apply if conditions are not perfect. Impossible
if slabs are wet”
“Doesn’t last long especially if the customer uses
a power washer for cleaning”
“Often subject to frost attack”
Brush-in
compounds
“Difficult to apply if slabs are wet”
“Some makes can not be used in damp conditions”
“Often discolours after a period of time”
“Can fall out of the joint”
“Is expensive to use, especially when the joints are wide
or deep”
Advantages
of using the Point Master
“Completely
fills the joints”
“Allows the use of most types of mortar and grout (including
coloured mortar)”
“No aching hands”
“Completes the job in a fraction of the normal time”
“Is suitable for deep joints & stonework”
“Adjustable nozzle makes one tool suitable for many applications”
“A versatile, fast and robust professional tool at an affordable
price”
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