Most people will choose summer and autumn months for their brick laying and masonry projects. Their goal is to ensure the weather is nicer so it is safer to work outside and to avoid issues with working in the cold. However, there are also some issues when you work in really hot conditions. As one…
Brickwork is one place where you should not compromise on quality. If you do the structure may not be stable, as durable as it should be, or aesthetically pleasing. It is even more important if it is a repair job for a period building. Bad work here could cause far more harm than good. The…
It is always better to leave brickwork projects until dry, warmer months. However, in some cases this is not possible. If it is necessary to work in winter, it is important to adapt to account for the conditions. This will help to ensure the workmanship is still good. As the top brick layers West Yorks…
Brick walls wouldn’t be strong and sturdy without the mortar to create strong joints and stability. However, it won’t last forever. In time the mortar can start to crack and recede. In some cases chunks can fall out. When this happens it is a good idea to get repointing to repair the walls. As the…