Repair Small Cracks In Brick Wall | HOW TO

[@jackdawson3276]

I use Shashco mortar repair. It has a sandy texture and blends in perfectly with mortar. It comes in gray or sandstone. I wish it came in red so I could use on the brick itself.

[@BuildItSimple]

That’s great. I am glad you found a solution for you.

[@LittleDragonNow]

He said silly cone

[@Onemessagefoundationismyfav]

I think I know this man! - a man who repairs all job with a silicone.

[@BuildItSimple]

Thanks for watching. Silicone is the best. This product that I use in this video comes in a tube but it doesn't have the same properties as traditional silicone.

[@rsmail7426]

You should be licensed to handle silicone caulks, haha.

[@dennisfahey2379]

Its not mortar in a tube. Its acrylic. Not much different than the silicone that was replaced. Its more work but you can take a grinder and wire brush to the decaying stuff and just use a point to shove fresh mortar in the crack. 1/2 to 3/4" will hold fine.

[@reefonbux9432]

If you don't have a video showing me then I will fwyl and ish on your porch.😅😅😅

[@kperry5000]

try smearing brick dust ontop of the mix to hide the color

[@philtykicks9387]

Does the stuff harden like mortar? I used it and it’s been 2 weeks and it feels like a hard clay right now. Does it take that long to fully harden and cure?

[@BuildItSimple]

It does not harden like mortar. It stays kind of soft but it keeps the water out.

[@BuildItSimple]

@B Thanks. That's Great to know.

[@ShaunRinguette]

​@@BuildItSimple do you think doing this than mortar would be any better

[@Eze_G]

It actually doesnt penetrate inside the wall, so it will not seal and prevent water infiltration properly

[@Eze_G]

If the crack it's not cleaned. check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYSkZ2R3odCrr9k

[@BuildItSimple]

Thanks. I will check it out.

[@clasik228able]

Question: how do I mortar the brick part back onto the wall ? I have the top part of my brick wall coming loose from the wall .

[@BuildItSimple]

I am not a mason. I hope someone else sees this comment that knows more to be able to answer this question.

[@SHENDOH]

You need to tie into the wall so it stays put. Metal mesh and concrete screws?

[@Ch0senJuan]

⁠@@SHENDOHdid you mean to ask another question on top on your answer? Or did you put the question in there to indicate that you’re guessing?

[@samknott6294]

That stuff is just a patch. You would need real mortar to do it right.

[@BuildItSimple]

Thanks for commenting. I appreciate the feedback.

[@samknott6294]

Next time you try it. Take a piece of your old mortar with you to your local hardware store or wherever you buy your mortar and they can tell you how to match it up with your existing mortar. Take it home chisel out your old mortar 1/4 inch or so don't take it all out. Then re apply your new mortar in the cracks. Spray a bit of water in the cracks as well before applying the mortar it will match and look alot better. Believe me I've used the stuff in the tube and within a couple years you'll be doing it all over.

[@woodsmic]

This isnt how to do it. Replace the cracked bricks and mix your own mortar with a little colour additive.

[@BuildItSimple]

You are right. That is the correct way to repair for a permanant, lifetime solution. Thanks for commenting. Thanks for watching.

[@thepracticalsurveyor]

What a mess. Probably does his own dentistry, that’s how easy it is.

[@BuildItSimple]

I am giving myself a root canal this weekend. Just kidding. Thanks for watching.

[@Ian-gw2vx]

Can I still use a sand and cement mix of my own and apply the same way ?

[@BuildItSimple]

Yes. You can. The way that I did it was just the quickest and easiest way to fill the crack. Using the actual grout mix would be the proper way to permanently repair the brick. Good luck.

[@sweetsuee3005]

But that color is gray? My mortar is light sand color. How to you color it.

[@CaboWabotv]

once it dries, ages, and gets dirty, it will all blend in fine with your color

[@BuildItSimple]

You can buy it in several different shades and colors.

[@Germanshepherd-xo7gy]

Maybe a stain or get a water sealer that gives the wet look appearance to darken the morter. Just thinking of something Im going to play with beforeI do thison the house. Put a little morter repair in a cardboard box, let it dry then test the color or stain.

[@holycow3355]

There is a saying in trade : Do your best, silicon the rest !!

[@colleenshaw1607]

Awesome! This is going to save Me $1,000 labor charge

[@BuildItSimple]

Glad I could help! Good Luck!

[@mathewlydy4623]

And then when you call a real mason to fix it correctly they're going to charge you double because they have to pull all of that caulk out before they fix it.

[@samknott6294]

He's right get it done right the first time. That stuffs just a bandaid and it will cost you double after you put that shit on!!

[@21fnasser]

Yeah. It'll look like you saved 1k in labor too

[@fetti5639]

How you Color it

[@21fnasser]

No and no.

[@chrismagyar2139]

Best way to repair brick cracks is to grind or chip away the old cement and replace it with new I tried to caulking crap all it is is crap after a year it breaks apart or comes apart this is a joke

[@BuildItSimple]

I guess I needed your help with I attempted to do this repair. Thanks for watching.

[@fredrubble4305]

@@BuildItSimple it’s a joke.

[@SHENDOH]

How's it holding up?

[@BuildItSimple]

Great so far. No issues.

[@SHENDOH]

@@BuildItSimple Cool. Thanks!!👍🏻

[@shaniabridges3282]

Thank you for this. You're a life saver.

[@BuildItSimple]

I appreciate the feedback and I am glad I could help.

[@mikelunsford7462]

I've never used this but I watched a video...I'm now giving expert advice.

[@brandyf4088]

Time they are a changing. 👍

[@BuildItSimple]

I don’t claim to be an expert. I just want to help people. Thanks for watching.

[@c130aviator]

Fixed your comment *** I am critical and lonely, my life has been unfulfilling, and I do little to help others unless I'm online being a troll.

[@zarneywhoop]

I’d think that cracked brick is more of an indication of some structural problems.

[@clownchaostime3024]

It's not though. I thought the same thing a few years ago when my wall cracked. Several people have told me (3 are in the house building field) that these types of cracks are from house settling and sometimes is caused from extreme heat. I live in Texas and it gets pretty damn hot down here.

[@JorgeGonzalez-nc3bu]

@@clownchaostime3024 the damage on my home was from water damage. It's not always foundation.

[@clownchaostime3024]

@@JorgeGonzalez-nc3bu true... I was just commenting on here in Texas and the majority of these are structural/foundation issues...I should have worded that different.. Down here on Texas in the 70"s and early 80's the home builders used hard red clay for the ground the foundation would stand on, cause it was so hard and solid. But, years later, they found out it hardened to hard and cracked foundation and brick. Now they use a mixture of clay and sandy loam.

[@clownchaostime3024]

@@JorgeGonzalez-nc3bu did your house flood while you lived there? Or did you unknowingly buy it with flood damage?

[@BuildItSimple]

Cracked brick does not always mean structural problems.

[@elisamarro7356]

How do u repair cracked bricks along the base of the house where it meets the ground .

[@BuildItSimple]

I am no brick professional. But I would like to know as well.

[@richieneilson2749]

No helibars then ?

[@BuildItSimple]

I actually had to look up what helibars are. I have seen lots of brick installations in my area and have have never seen helibars. I am curious on what part of the country you live where these would be used. Or maybe you can provide more info. Thanks for commenting. I look forward to hearing from you.

[@rlambertlts1]

Mortar is not waterproof.

[@BuildItSimple]

You are totally right. I have learned so much since this video.

[@Adiamondintherough1]

Can I hire you to fix my brick house this is not a joke I'm being serious

[@BuildItSimple]

Ha. I appreciate it. I am not for hire. You will have to fight my wife for my time.

[@LASunny228]

Thanks

[@BuildItSimple]

Thank you for watching.

[@gibsonzak75]

Messy

[@BuildItSimple]

I am sorry that you think it was messy. The job turned out pretty good to me.

[@gibsonzak75]

@@BuildItSimple yes it turned out ok, but don't use your finger and if you do wear gloves. 😉

[@wadebeeman]

@@gibsonzak75 Gloves… I agree. I should have worn gloves.

[@mathewlydy4623]

Brick mason here... You can't prevent water from getting through your bricks. Bricks are not water proof. The reason you have water in your house is because the window sill is cracked. You didn't have to ruin the whole wall just caulk the window sill. This is the kind of shit that gets charged double when I come out to fix it. Because I have to clean all of that ugly caulk out of the wall before I do my repair. Just watching this video makes me mad..

[@mathewlydy4623]

Btw, mortar isn't water proof either.

[@BuildItSimple]

Well, Thanks for watching. I wish you were there when I did the job.

[@docjody8624]

Best product brand/name to fill gap where a small chunk of mortar is missing between two bricks (front steps, window sill). Brick veneer home built 1969, minor loss of mortar here & there, house otherwise in amazing shape.

[@mathewlydy4623]

@@docjody8624 call a mason if you want it done correctly. If you're satisfied with the quality being "ok" then go and buy a bag of pre mixed mortar and a grout bag. Mix your mortar, fill the cracks with a grout bag and smooth it out with your fingers.

[@darangdone3932]

@@docjody8624 I say you got this and I'm sure you can do it correctly and it will be ok. No need to call in labor.