Filling in missing mortar ?
#1
07-18-18, 05:44 PM
Filling in missing mortar ?
Have some mortar missing around the home.
At what depth should I fill spots and what's the beat technique or prep
At what depth should I fill spots and what's the beat technique or prep
#2
07-19-18, 04:58 AM
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#4
07-20-18, 03:58 AM
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That looks excessive. Are any of the bricks loose? I'm not familiar enough with brick work to make a recommendation. If it were me I think I would get a quote or opinion of a professional brick layer.
Last edited by Norm201; 07-20-18 at 03:59 AM. Reason: added info
#5
07-20-18, 05:18 AM
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The pictures are tiny but in one photo it almost looks like a zig zag pattern which usually happens with a foundation settling.
For repair I would get a bag of type N mortar mix. The kind that contains sand so all you have to do is add water. Clean out the joints to remove any loose mortar and then blow out any dust. With a hose or brush dipped in water then wet inside the crevise to moisten the existing brick and mortar. Then pack mortar into the joint. Depending on the consistency of your mortar you can strike down the joint soon after filling but if your mortar is too wet you can come back in half an hour after it's firmed a bit.
For repair I would get a bag of type N mortar mix. The kind that contains sand so all you have to do is add water. Clean out the joints to remove any loose mortar and then blow out any dust. With a hose or brush dipped in water then wet inside the crevise to moisten the existing brick and mortar. Then pack mortar into the joint. Depending on the consistency of your mortar you can strike down the joint soon after filling but if your mortar is too wet you can come back in half an hour after it's firmed a bit.
#7
07-20-18, 09:08 AM
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