What shelf angle means
A shelf angle is a steel angle bolted to a building's structure that carries the weight of brick veneer at a floor line or over a large opening.
Where it matters on a masonry and hardscape job
Shelf angles need flashing and a soft joint under them so the brick can move. Rust and missing soft joints show up as cracked, bulging brick.
What it costs
Koira's brick tuckpointing cost guide puts a typical job at $1,750, with most between $1,000 to $2,500. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price.
Work it out
- Cost guide: Brick tuckpointing cost
- Tools, templates and guides: Free masonry and hardscape resources