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   Keith_Utter | Jun 18, 1999 05:02am | #1

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   Craig,

   Yes and no. If the brick is sound and it only requires repointing the important task is to have the existing mortar analyzed for content. This will ensure that the mortars are compatable. I suspect by the age of this building it may contain soft brick and high lime content mortar. If you use a conventional mortar mix it can actually dislodge and come out or if bonds and is to hard it can "pop" or chip the faces of the brick. Also local climate conditions will play a big part in this senario. Hope this helps, Keith

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   fast3 | Jun 18, 1999 05:07am | #2

   *Try this link: http://www.ornamentalplaster.com/Briefs/brief02.htm

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   CDM | Jun 18, 1999 05:07am | #3

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   I am looking at purchasing an old home (1900's) but the bottom 6 to 8 courses seams to be losing its mortar. Is this as easy to fix as replacing and striking again?

   Craig