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by Oliver Sheen
Mon Jul 08, 2019 9:16 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Interior Bricks Turning to "Powder" in pre 1749 Property
Replies: 3
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Re: Interior Bricks Turning to "Powder" in pre 1749 Property

Dammit Hugh but that was a good reply! Weirdly the house itself is not listed but the adjoining house is and therefore mine is subject to the strict guidelines of a grade 2. The worst crumbly bricks appear to be on the right outer face of the fireplace so unless a master brickie is unhappy with the ...
by Oliver Sheen
Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:35 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Interior Bricks Turning to "Powder" in pre 1749 Property
Replies: 3
Views: 2330

Interior Bricks Turning to "Powder" in pre 1749 Property

Hi Newbie to the forum here. I live in a very old house (pre1749) and the original bricks on the open fireplace almost turn to dust at the touch. Are there any suggestions to stabilise these bricks and prevent or at least delay this happening. The main structure of the house seems sound (considering...
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