The cement and stone render on the outside wall of my 1820's cottage has always gone down into the surrounding earth. As far as I can see this is allowing damp to bridge the chemical damp proof course that was apparently installed many years ago. I decided to remove the render from the bottom couple of bricks. However, having started to do so I was shocked to discover that the bricks behind the render have no mortar between them, just wet earth. I'm now not sure how to proceed. Should I just rake out the mud and re mortar or should I get professional advice, and if so, who would be the best type of person to contact?
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Missing mortar at base of wall
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OP,
I could tell you exactly what to do but it might involve you in supplying more pics & more information - are you up for it?
I could tell you exactly what to do but it might involve you in supplying more pics & more information - are you up for it?
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