bricks

Hi, I have recently lowered the ground level at the front of the property and discovered that the 'mortar has been washed out' over the years? Or has it? Are there supposed to be gaps or should I fill them? Would normal mortar mix be OK to do it? Thank you in advance.

Hi All, We are in the process of buying a red brick Victorian mid-terrace house. The survey on the house we are looking to buy has identified frost damaged brickwork on the front of the property, most of the bricks are showing symptoms, +60%. How big a job is getting all those bricks replaced...

Hi, The gable end of my 1930/40s brick house has these strange bricks/blocks (picture attached) on the inner leaf. They seem to be made of clay like conventional bricks. I have been googling images but find nothing comparable. Does anyone know what they are called so that I can research them...

I have around 140 grey paving bricks and about 30 usable post-war (1940s) Imperial house bricks. I don't want to give them away -- there must be something to be done with them in the garden. Any ideas on what to do with them other than lay a small path?

Can anyone name this type of brick? The house was built in the 90s and it has a pink tinge to it. We're hoping to use the same type of brick for the new porch we hope to build.

Hi all, quick question - I am building a single skin brick shed to house my tools and kids bikes more securely. Have been perusing travis Perkins website and they have solid and dense concrete blocks - is one better than the other for my purpose? Am thinking hollow as they are wider and maybe...

I have a gap between my main house and double storey extension. Although I call it an extension I think it has been there since the house was built as every house on the street has the same layout. The gap is even all the way through and it is not wider at the top than the bottom. I wanted some...

Hi all, I found a good guide on how to block-up and un-used fire place here http://www.practicaldiy.com/general-building/chimney/chimney-blocking-up.php to start with. However my job has one more complication being I need to install a TV bracket and a heavy shelf on the newly constructed fire...

Hi guys, I have removed a non load bearing wall to open up my kitchen and diner however the doorframe and surrounding wall which was previously the entrance to the Kitchen approx 5ft accross has joists sitting on it. These joists come from each end of the house to sit on this wall and are...

Hi please dont have a go as im not great with building terminology and dont know it all. Im chasing out some walls in my house for some new plug sockets. The problem im having is when i chisel about 5-10mm in (i think) the chisel will go through to the brick for the other wall as if my bricks...

My old 1880s victorian terrace has the usual rear addition kitchen with bathroom above. The London stock bricks have been painted about halfway up the wall by previous owners. They used a non-breathable paint, so the solid walls are cold and damp. Plaster work inside has blown and the kitchen...

Hi I just bought a batch of used "Midhurst White" bricks. Apparently they are steamed and not burned in a kiln. Does anyone know how if this changes the performance of the bricks and if it's anything I need to be aware of while using them? Hope someone can help me. Cheers J