Repointing the chimney breast with traditional lime mortar. Lime mortar is a good match with old bricks - soft and porous. Portland cement mortar is less permeable and stronger than these bricks which could lead to brick failure and retention of moisture. Lots more detail on my YouTube channel 🤓 #brickie #pointing #DIY #restoration #thepotteringshed #benkilner | Ben Kilner | Facebook

Brick Repairs and mortar Repointing Rockingham Museum # . Repointing in lime mortar. Ourselves and k&s restoration again in another successful collaboration. We're very pleased with the finished product. | Bricksfixwa