Palm Beach Post

Why brick mortar repairs fail — and how to do the job right

Question: It appears I wasted some money five years ago. I had my brick building repointed with new mortar, and it has deteriorated quickly. Do you have any idea what caused it to happen? The building ...
Pocono Record

Here’s How: Repair and match mortar between old bricks

Dear James: We have a brick house and the mortar between the bricks has fallen out in spots. It looks terrible. What is the best method to repair this and how can I get new mortar to look like the old ...
Staten Island Advance

A look at the ins and outs of brick mortar

Q. Brick mortar and me don't get along. At my house, the brick and mortar are falling apart. It's happening on the walls and in a brick patio in my rear yard. I desperately need a mortar how-to course ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: Getting brick mortar right

Q. I need to repair the mortar joints on my older brick home that was built in the late 1800s. I’ve seen some horrible workmanship where the mortar doesn’t match at all, and I want to avoid this. How ...
The Drive

Using Brick and Mortar to Fix a Car Fender Works Better Than You’d Think

Mechanic Jack has gone viral time and again for some pretty miraculous bodywork repairs, bringing cars that probably belong in the crusher back to life. This is not one of them. This is a crunched ...
Telegram

Here’s How: Repair and match mortar between old bricks

Dear James: We have a brick house and the mortar between the bricks has fallen out in spots. It looks terrible. What is the best method to repair this and how can I get new mortar to look like the old ...