How to repoint a gable wall (1)Breaking out and preperation of joints.

Breaking out and preperation of joints.

[@classifiedinformation6353]

I just spent 5 hours grinding, raking and blowing old mortar from a portion of my 1845 brick house. I have to be very careful because of the soft brick. I am inspired and educated by your video content. Keep up the good work! John C. Bielik Bethel, Missouri. USA

[@grahamwarrin3313]

Fantastic to see such expertise at work correcting the mistakes of the past and restoring walls to their original purpose and beauty.

[@fintan2830]

This is like dentistry for stone walls!

[@dportercontracting9974]

...Like pulling teeth?🤣

[@JohnDoe-wo6hl]

Loving the content mate. Keep it up!!

[@leeetchells609]

That old mortar looks like the stuff my Edwardian house is built from. Black ash mortar.

[@itellyouwhy6957]

Wire brush the Ivy

[@sgfelectrical734]

This great. 👍🏻

[@philipdawnay3]

What make and model kango are you using? Thanks

[@dportercontracting9974]

Used to use high end ones but now go for a BnQ McCulloch breaker. They come with a 12 month guarantee for £120. I make sure that they are busted within the 12 months and go and get a brand new one under the guarantee. Quids in!

[@philipdawnay3]

Lol thanks. I'll do that then 😅

[@Pavlo_S.V.]

Hard work, definitely not paid enough. Good luck !

[@jyotishmargdarshan352]

In which proportion Lime and Cement should mix. Mixing with Lime which cement is better one, Ordinary Portland cement or Portland Pozzolana cement. If Lime mixed cement used than curing is necessary? Please help me`

[@dportercontracting9974]

Hi Jyotish. Personally, I don't mix cement with lime. I just use lime mortar and don't really use any cement based mortar for pointing anymore. Sorry but I can't help you on this one buddy.

[@chrisjones7504]

Great video. What's your view on mortar rakes for angel grinders?

[@dportercontracting9974]

Cheers Chris. To be honest, I've never used a mortar rake disk. The wider teeth have to be gentler on the stone than the diamond disks on mine. Sometimes the stone can be nicked and needs dressing up with a chisel.

[@chrisjones7504]

@@dportercontracting9974 ah yes, that makes sense i suppose. I guess it can damage some narrow joints otherwise

[@paulklasmann1218]

👍What sort of lime and sand would you use for that wall?

[@dportercontracting9974]

For a sheltered wall such as this, I would personally go for a 3:1 Grit sand to 3.5NHL.

[@murph5951]

What do you call this town ?

[@dportercontracting9974]

Crazy town.. Er I mean Barnoldswick.

[@murph5951]

@@dportercontracting9974 😆.. . Looks nice . 👍

[@andrewcampbell6883]

I told you about playing split the kipper you'll cut him off in his prime remember the bradshaws

[@HansDelbruck53]

It's preparation, not preperation. Just don't use Preparation H on your roof.

[@dportercontracting9974]

Thanks for the correction boss. Did you like contents of the video or just look out for errors to correct me on to stroke your hungry ego?

[@HansDelbruck53]

@@dportercontracting9974 Yes and no.

[@andrewcampbell6883]

Sken eyed billy