The Pnu-Point Pointing Tool video is one of our first product reviews which we produced back in 2003. A great mortar gun powered by low-pressure compressed air (32 psi/2 bar), the tool has no moving parts, so nothing to go wrong as long as you keep the tool clean. Buy this pointing gun online at the Pnu-Point shop: http://shop.pnupoint.co.uk For …

How to remove the mortar between bricks the easy way with Morta Sortas Diamond Coated Mortar Rake and Crosshead TCT Tipped Masonry Drill.

@SafeguardEuropeLtd Rising Damp Capillary Action Time Lapse https://youtu.be/aGlRDZo2_Eo Salt Attack and Rising Damp Technical Guide https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/environment/docs/saltdamp_techguide.pdf Rising Damp Removal From Historical Masonries https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950061813012117 Rising damp signs, causes and treatment https://www.safeguardeurope.com/rising-damp _________________________________ THE RISING DAMP MYTH Rising damp is a condition that affects the walls of buildings when water from the ground rises up through the bricks and mortar, mainly due …

Newsletter ▶ https://skill-builder.uk/signup ◀ Check out Builder’s Tee: https://www.builders-tee.com/ Damp problems in a single brick skin house – Seeking expert advice! Our message from Rachel: I am writing to you today for advice on a persistent damp problem in our old house. We live in a single brick terrace house in Hanover, Brighton built in the 1800s on a timber …

Sam Ward demonstrates how to repair low-level plaster. MORTAR MIX • 4 x Sharp Sand • 1 x Castle Cement • Sika 1 Waterproofer https://www.builderdepot.co.uk/sika-1-waterproofer-5l ___________________________________ For patching a plaster repair, a suitable mortar mix should ideally be compatible with the existing plaster in strength, porosity, and thermal expansion to avoid cracking or detachment. A traditional mix often recommended for …

Brick walls are admired for their aesthetic appeal and durability. However, even the strongest brick walls are not immune to cracking. Understanding why brick walls crack prevents damage and ensures effective repairs.

Building an Extension on a Budget in the UK: The Brickwork Stage.

Brick effect render is a technique that allows surfaces to mimic the aesthetic of traditional brickwork, without using actual bricks. This is typically achieved by applying render onto a surface resembling the brick-and-mortar pattern.

First-time buyers can find the home purchasing process an exciting and daunting experience. This is our guide to getting it right and avoiding the pitfalls.

Roger looks at another lintel problem for Paul Fenwick.

Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods are patented fibre rods that carry a powerful water-repellent material. They have been scientifically proven to eliminate rising damp even in highly-saturated walls. This performance has also been internationally tested and approved.

Roger helps Sperrin Paving complete an ambitious 3-day installation using a range of great products from Tobermore.

Roger carries out some vapour permeability tests to see if the claims made by Safeguard Stormdry are watertight.

Waterproof your brick walls with Stormdry, a colourless, breathable, water-repellent treatment for brick, concrete and stone walls. It’s a deep penetrating cream that is applied to the wall surface using a roller or brush. Once Stormdry has been applied to the wall surface in a single coat and will permeate deeply before curing to form a water-repellent barrier for a …

Repointing old Victorian brickwork is a job Roger loves. In this video, he shows you his technique and the tools he recommends for pointing, see the list below.