Someone please help
I have a late 1970s house, the brickwork I thought was honey coloured sandstone, however; it is flaking and wearing away to reveal a grey type uniform looking brick underneath. I have had cosmetic brickwork businesses out to restore or give advice to how to fix and prevent further damage but no one seems to have any answers or be able to help remedy the problem.
Is it possible the brick was coated with a layer of sandstone which simply is not made to last? And how would I improve the asthetics of the brick work. Additionally, the house needs repointing and in between the brick a really grainy - almost small stones have been used.
Please see photos and any help appreciated
I have a late 1970s house, the brickwork I thought was honey coloured sandstone, however; it is flaking and wearing away to reveal a grey type uniform looking brick underneath. I have had cosmetic brickwork businesses out to restore or give advice to how to fix and prevent further damage but no one seems to have any answers or be able to help remedy the problem.
Is it possible the brick was coated with a layer of sandstone which simply is not made to last? And how would I improve the asthetics of the brick work. Additionally, the house needs repointing and in between the brick a really grainy - almost small stones have been used.
Please see photos and any help appreciated