When the mortar between bricks starts to fail, more significant problems will begin to emerge. Water will have an easier passage into the structure of your home, leading to unwanted damp issues.

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Q We have a Sixties brick-built house with a first-floor, south-facing balcony. The balcony is a 6m x 1m slab of concrete and is in need of repair. Water has penetrated the tile covering and is ...