Choose a repair scope · Pith
Repointing or replacing damaged bricks
Repointing addresses mortar joints; replacing units addresses the bricks themselves. A wall can need both, so one label may not describe the complete repair.
Separate the affected materials
Ask the assessor to mark joints and units proposed for repair. Clarify how adjacent sound areas will be protected and how the finished repair will be compared with the existing wall. Include any further investigation that must happen before the method is chosen.
Define the next step
Compare scopes by affected area and work description. A single total labelled brick repair can hide important differences in what will be done.
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.