RE-POINTING BRICKWORK

Tools required :-  Small spade / shovel, spot board, bucket, bricklaying trowel, finger (pointing) trowel, a piece of metal or rubber tube 20 - 25mm dia, lump hammer, bolster chisel, soft hand brush, power hand grinder, extension lead, ladder or scaffold tower. Safety tips :- Take care when working at height, especially on ladders, if possible only use a hand grinder at height working from a scaffold tower, wear a face mask that covers both your mouth and nose, wear safety goggles. Use an extension lead fitted with an RCCD plug top, (see - Safe DIY practice). Over a period of time, … [Read more...]