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Mortar joint profiles and repair appearance
Joint shape changes the shadows across brickwork. Even a similar mortar colour can look different if the repair has a different profile from the surrounding wall.
Compare details at two distances
Look at the wall closely and from its normal viewing distance. Ask how the existing profile will be assessed and whether a sample area is appropriate. Consider the brick texture and colour variation at the same time.
Define the next step
Approve the intended appearance using a suitable sample where agreed. Do not expect a fresh repair to look identical to an aged wall in every condition.
Take it to your project conversation
Your repair checklist
Use these points to prepare your brief. Tick them as you go; the checklist is for this page visit.