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Thanks for the reply. I was hoping i may be able to work in the small window of warmth we have (10am-2:30pm) as i will not be able to afford scaffold again next summer. If i cant get it done while im getting the new roof my only option is by ladder. Do you think this will be ok? Or would an...

I should clarify that the brick is solid and appears to be glazed face brick and the cavities have vent bricks. I am unsure whether it was built with lime mortar or cement. The 'mortar' is light in colour and quite tough, except on the chimney stack where it is dried and powdery. The...

Hi, i recently bought my first home. I have scaffold going up on monday for a new slateroof to be fitted andwant to utilise this and re-point my brickwork at the same time. I work as a labourer for a local builder, who advised me to use a 5:1 sand/cement mix with plasticiser (we are...