I've searched the site about repointing and as said, I shall use a lime based mortar.
My problem is; above one of the windows is 6 course's of brick and the mortar is cracked from the steel lintel each end away up the courses of brick to the top.
Should I repoint these cracks or get the bricks removed and relaid.
The house was built in the early 80's and the problem is on the weather side of the house.
Also the mortar is red coloured, is this OK with lime and red sand.??
My problem is; above one of the windows is 6 course's of brick and the mortar is cracked from the steel lintel each end away up the courses of brick to the top.
Should I repoint these cracks or get the bricks removed and relaid.
The house was built in the early 80's and the problem is on the weather side of the house.
Also the mortar is red coloured, is this OK with lime and red sand.??