Hi all,
We inherited a poorly-built single brick garden store built at the back of our Victorian terrace. While removing some of the concrete render (white in the pics attached), I’ve discovered this black mortar which I can only describe as having a soily texture/smell. I’ve taken a wire brush to the area and it is just flaking off (like soil would!!).
This wall is the adjoining garden wall with our neighbours and they don’t have this on their side (albeit they don’t have a bricked structure at all, it’s just garden), so presume it’s a result of our space and the construction thereof.
I’ve had limited success on the web and I’m trying to understand what it is, whether it’s a concern and how to deal with it? Ultimately we only really want to board on top to create a utility / gym space so doesn’t have to be perfect, but wouldn’t want to board on top of issues.
Cheers
We inherited a poorly-built single brick garden store built at the back of our Victorian terrace. While removing some of the concrete render (white in the pics attached), I’ve discovered this black mortar which I can only describe as having a soily texture/smell. I’ve taken a wire brush to the area and it is just flaking off (like soil would!!).
This wall is the adjoining garden wall with our neighbours and they don’t have this on their side (albeit they don’t have a bricked structure at all, it’s just garden), so presume it’s a result of our space and the construction thereof.
I’ve had limited success on the web and I’m trying to understand what it is, whether it’s a concern and how to deal with it? Ultimately we only really want to board on top to create a utility / gym space so doesn’t have to be perfect, but wouldn’t want to board on top of issues.
Cheers
