WanderingMozzie OP t1_j8es1li wrote on February 13, 2023 at 7:52 PM

Reply to comment by cbryancu in 1950s brick veneer repair advice needed - pics included. by WanderingMozzie

Thanks for that appreciate the response - as a newbie without much DIY experience when it come to repointing, would you recommend a DIY job after watching some YouTube videos on how it’s done etc, or would you hire a brick mason?

cbryancu t1_j8gedpt wrote on February 14, 2023 at 2:43 AM

Rent or buy a grinder and get a diamond blade. Use that to cut and dig out old mortar. This is a very handy item combo to own for lots of house repairs.

up new mortar and pushing it into the joint is not to difficult. Need to get the proper tools. It's a doable DIY. Cover everything under it and have water a rag and brush to wipe brick before mortar sets (the face of the brick will get some on it, and if left to dry it's a big pain to remove.)