A small part of wall needs repointing. It's not a big enough job to interest a tradesman. Do you think a complete novice such as me can do it myself with with ready mixed mortar from a hardware store? I have watched a tradesman on utube demonstrate how to do it.
Repointing a brick wall
- Thread starter 32tybeams
- Start date
Sponsored Links
stand back and pic and post the whole base elevation of that wall.
to re-point you first have to rake out the beds and perps for a say 20mm depth - and only then re-point with, in your case, a 3:1 sand and lime mix.
take care not to damage the DPC material.
the shallow smears of sand and cement mortar you show have been absorbing water, freezing, expanding and blowing off.
to re-point you first have to rake out the beds and perps for a say 20mm depth - and only then re-point with, in your case, a 3:1 sand and lime mix.
take care not to damage the DPC material.
the shallow smears of sand and cement mortar you show have been absorbing water, freezing, expanding and blowing off.
Sponsored Links
Will your pointing be as good as your photography?
Has it been rebuilt?
DIYnot Local
Staff member
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local
