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by eaglesboy
Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:30 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Mortr like Powder
Replies: 7
Views: 6171

Had gable repointed from inside and outside this morning. Excellent job. Many thanks for the help. Cheers
by eaglesboy
Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:47 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Mortr like Powder
Replies: 7
Views: 6171

Many thanks. Really appreciate.

Another question if i may. Would it be wise for me to repoint fom inside where the mortar is crumbling the most. Would that strengthen the gable enough or would it be better to get builder in to do job properly? I think i know the answer actually!!

Many thanks.
by eaglesboy
Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:32 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Mortr like Powder
Replies: 7
Views: 6171

Many thanks. I am worried that the gable is leaning very slightly outwards. If i repoint it, will that solve the problem or would it be better to re build it?

Cheers.
by eaglesboy
Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:36 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Mortr like Powder
Replies: 7
Views: 6171

Mortr like Powder

Hi all. Went into my loft to put some junk up there but noticed that the mortar between the bricks is turning to powder. You can see straight through to the outside in a few places. The house is a 1890 semi. The problem appears at the top of the wall, where the roof meets the bricks and goes down 10...
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