Hi,
Moved into a new build property in October and wondered if any one with building experience might be able to give some advice re mortar.
Firstly when we first moved in, we noticed a couple of vertical joints missing if mortar which the builder filled. However since then I’ve noticed a few areas where there are breaks in mortar, and a little crumbly. But since then i’ve noticed a few new bits appearing where mortar has worn away, again on lower damp proof level bricks.
Now I’ve been worrying about weak mortar so been round with a key/screwdriver and brushing finger along and on the whole it feels pretty hard and doesn’t tend to dust away.
Does it look concerning and in a new build is it still likely on the lower levels that it can wear away through severe weathering?
Also, there are some small cracks in mortar next to the concrete lintels above bi folds which builder just said settlement/shrinkage etc. Windere did this looks concerning.
Had a snagging and I’ve spoke to builder he doesn’t want to know so wanted to get opinions on likely causes before go down trying warranty (if needed)
Thanks
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Moved into a new build property in October and wondered if any one with building experience might be able to give some advice re mortar.
Firstly when we first moved in, we noticed a couple of vertical joints missing if mortar which the builder filled. However since then I’ve noticed a few areas where there are breaks in mortar, and a little crumbly. But since then i’ve noticed a few new bits appearing where mortar has worn away, again on lower damp proof level bricks.
Now I’ve been worrying about weak mortar so been round with a key/screwdriver and brushing finger along and on the whole it feels pretty hard and doesn’t tend to dust away.
Does it look concerning and in a new build is it still likely on the lower levels that it can wear away through severe weathering?
Also, there are some small cracks in mortar next to the concrete lintels above bi folds which builder just said settlement/shrinkage etc. Windere did this looks concerning.
Had a snagging and I’ve spoke to builder he doesn’t want to know so wanted to get opinions on likely causes before go down trying warranty (if needed)
Thanks
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