Recent content by wdorninger

Thanks for all that suggestions and feedback. I was wondering about the cement plinth as well. I asked the builder to just renew it as it was already there (not sure when it was added there). So you would just remove the plinth and leave the bricks just as they are? And Yes i saw that DPC as...

Yes discussed it with the builder as well. He suggested to just do the wall again but eventually we agreed that I consult a damp specialist first as we believe - if we just repeat the exercise - why would the outcome be different? After all the other walls all look OK so far. Only at some...

I think my builder used nhl 3.5 and a weatherstruck pointing. saint astier nhl 3.5, 3 soft builder sand + 1 lime No was not kept damp I think as he said its in the shade anyways. I terestingly the pasts that were in the sun are all good and the pointing is hard Yes he used a metal tool for...

Hi All, i have a question on repointing. I had the exposed brickwork around my house (1910) repointed with Lime Mortar (supposed to be the best thing for that kind of house). All good but on the west wall and a corner the pointing is peeling off. All the other walls seem to be good Initially I...