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    Metal fixings in mortar between bricks

    I've attached a picture. The bit at the bottom of the picture went alongside the piece of wood and a screw then went in there. I just kept chipping away and drilling at the mortar and using a mallet to knock them from side to side where I could and eventually they came out - I hope I don't run...
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    Metal fixings in mortar between bricks

    Thanks for the replies, managed the finally get them out after drilling and chiselling!
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    Metal fixings in mortar between bricks

    Thanks I'll keep at it and see whether I have any luck. Any idea what they're called?
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    Metal fixings in mortar between bricks

    Nothing, it doesn't go in deeper than it already is
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    Metal fixings in mortar between bricks

    Hi, I'm currently changing an old post and the fixings that were on the wood are in between the bricks and I'm struggling to get them out. I've knocked them to the sides and they move when hit but don't seem to be loosening. Ive picked away at the mortar either side and still no luck. Any...
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    Garden gate advice

    Front and back pictures attached (apologies for the blocked view at the back). The distance from the house to the garage post is 135cm.
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    Garden gate advice

    I have a gate and support that needs replacing. There needs to at least 15-20cm gap from the wall to the hinge as the gate sits in front of a drainpipe. I've thought about attaching a 10cm post to the wall and then another post on to that but unsure whether that would be the best and more...
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