A reader’s neighbor patched this mortar but left a mess. First thing to do: Find out what material he used. (Reader photo) Q: I was told I had some holes in the 50-year-old brick under a bay window on ...

Wind-driven rain penetrated this recently built brick house, causing extensive damage on the interior of the bay. (Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Dear Tim: As result of Hurricane Irma, I had a ...

Brick and mortar is a solid building material, but it won't last forever. Here are the basics for "tuckpointing", the process of repairing and rebuilding a brick wall. The mortar and cement holding ...

Take advantage of an easy video tutorial on how to repair brick mortar using Sakrete products. In five simple steps learn how to easily fix bricks with self-leveling and non-SAG sealant without the ...