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best mix to use ?

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abinath

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Hi
I have a 1919 house with some damage to the brickwork after having removed the render.
What is the best mix to use ? :

5:1:1 sand:cement:lime

or

Natural Hydraulic Lime NHL 3.5 ?

Would the latter be durable enough ?

Same question about the mix to be used for repointing.

Thankyou
 

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