Step bricks dropping
- Thread starter DIY67
- Start date
Drill a hole, in the centre of one, so you can insert a screw and plug. You can then lever the brick up using the screw, and a crow-bar. Get one up and the rest should be easy. When you relay that first brick, simply lay it with the opposite face up.
Good idea thanks but ideally I would prefer to not have to put a hole in one of them.
Surely one of them can be levered up, where the gaps are bigger? You can probably loosen them by digging out whatever's between them with a suitable screwdriver or similar.
I'll have another go tomorrow thanks.
Ok, so I managed to lift one with crowbar and get the rest out easily (After doing some tests, I found what I think is a large diamond underneath one of the blocks) I have set them back with some sharp sand and soil mixture, and when I get some mortar I shall point them.
My question is, the concrete proceeding the blocks has sunk in the middle which exposes the bricks. I think it could be a trip hazard so would it be better to take all the concrete out and fill with mortar or mortar over the concrete to make level ? I do have some old terracotta tiles I could put in front of it if they are the right width.
My question is, the concrete proceeding the blocks has sunk in the middle which exposes the bricks. I think it could be a trip hazard so would it be better to take all the concrete out and fill with mortar or mortar over the concrete to make level ? I do have some old terracotta tiles I could put in front of it if they are the right width.
Attachments
DIYnot Local
Staff member
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local