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    Rendering/Pointing

    Damp either travels in horizontally (sort of) or rises. To stop it rising you must have a vertical DPC, this can be chemical as you know and inserted into an existing wall. To stop the vertical entry the outside render must not have any flaws. I wouldn't use a lime mix. I might take all the...
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    Chimney breast removed, loose bricks, uneven wall

    hi, very difficult to visulise, probably my fault not your discription. if you want to send me a sketch i will try and help. 2) first, never a godd idea to tis an inside wall to an outside wall as damp can travel in. 1)if you want to remove anything make sure it iis not supporting...
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    Cleaning up Bricks After Pointing

    there are chemicals obtainable from builders merchants for this, one is 'disclean' . read instructions and followcarefully as this is a mild acid. never use a wire brush. unless the staining is really bad or in a sheltered position the weather and frost will clean the wall in time.
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