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Hi all, I am restoring a bath old mixer tap, cleaning the limescale off various bits and pieces, putting some new O rings on the diverter etc. The tap glands are a bit caked-up with limescale but I have managed to get most of it off. My question is this: do I need to apply any...

Thanks - I'll have a look tomorrow in daylight. I believe I may need a lime mortar as there is no cavity in my walls (and they will need to breathe)

Hello, Some of the brickwork in my 1890 home needs repointing. Please could someone offer a bit of advice on the best mortar mix? I have been told that old bricks need a specific combination of sand, cement etc. Many thanks in advance. Paul