Recent content by Kayla_L

Thank you all, I feared it could be related to water damage. Yes JohnD doing some reading I’ve heard the same regarding the mortar. Seems it’s a bigger issue than we originally thought

We are in the process of buying a Victorian house but have noticed the beam in the basement and the surrounding brickwork is loose. Parts of the beam also seemed 'spongey' which is expected as it appears to be old (not sure if its original). Would anyone be able to advise of causes and possible...