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 ...
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 ...
Lifehacker

What Is Brick Repointing, and When Do You Need It?

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: Why brick mortar repairs fail – and how to do the job right

DEAR TIM: 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 ...