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From I've been told the upper bay moved after the windows were replaced 2-3 years ago. The bays aren't tied to the house and the lower bay hasn't moved. Suspect the upper window/bay wasn't supported correctly when replaced. The windows open and close fine. I've used heli bars (3 either side)...

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What I don't understand is why would the lower bay develop a crack caused by repointing? The top can understand but not the lower. And should I go ahead and point the front of the upper bay without propping it Cheers Jeff

The previous were plastic. These I believe are reinforced, but suspect weren't supported properly when removed. Just concerned about the hairline cracks on the lower,

Here's the bay. Also repointed full side of the property and the lower bay

Hi, Repointing around a bay window that had a rather bad crack in the plaster upstairs. The windows were replaced 2 years ago. Cracks in upstairs bay pic 1,2. I've put steel and resin in Both sides of the bay to support it and repainted them but the home owner has noticed a small hair line...

Yeah looks the same still will check again tomorrow morning. Either a miracle or too good to be true. Did read somewhere that acid can make light mortars darker and dark lighter but worried that in a few weeks months it'll lighten back to original tone.

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Edit: usually this brick dries instantly, hence why unsure it still appearing darker.

Look at this: intended on taking this out and either replacing with a standard mortar or a darker colour so did a little acid test on the bricks that appear darker. This photo was taken 4hrs after applying acid and washing the wall. Looks well, but unsure why applying acid would change the...

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Getting there, looks allot nicer wet

will do :)

Thank you charlie.

Sorry to be a pain, can recommend a acid and how you apply it? Do you need to scrub like mad

Thanks everyone. I'll try the suggestions out and post updates. Much appreciated

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Thanks all for the feedback. It's a right ballake. I'll try acid see how it goes. Does anyone know a way of making the brick appear wet?, that would look well. Fyi anyone trying to point nori you need to be on it cleaning the brick. I've found doing the beds first one row at a time then...

Hello, Pointing a nori house having a nightmare. Pointing with a red toner to match brick drying dull showing every imperfection in the brick looks ok wet. Intend to point again with a lime putty. Pics attached any help much appreciated. Jeff

having a nightmare Pointing this nori brick. Shows up every imperfection was hoping the mortar tone would hide it but drying dull. Intend to line putty the joints. Looks decent wet. Any suggestions appreciated.