How would you fix this brickwork?
How would you fix this brickwork?
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tight fart

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3,422 posts

295 months

Thursday
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Of the 3 pipes only one is connected, irs been like it for years only it was hidden behind a bush.
I’m thinking cut flush the two unused ones and fill with mortar, any better ideas?
And change the used one to black?


Chumley.mouse

884 posts

59 months

Thursday
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Find some replacement bricks that match ( or very similar ). Remove the waste pipes you dont want, break out the damaged bricks and cement the new ones in.

RGG

1,013 posts

39 months

Thursday
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It's not that straightforward but the result is good
You'd have to have a sacrifice brick from somewhere

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tKFRzKAWwT8

GeordieJord

13 posts

89 months

Thursday
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Have a look at broadlandscapes on YouTube. He uses white tile adhesive and brick dye to mix into a paste to fill the hole, then different brushes etc to get the texture of the brick. Fascinating stuff from a mega talented tradesman

2 sMoKiN bArReLs

31,700 posts

257 months

Thursday
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I'd replant a bush hehe


bennno

14,851 posts

291 months

Thursday
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tight fart said:
Of the 3 pipes only one is connected, irs been like it for years only it was hidden behind a bush.
I m thinking cut flush the two unused ones and fill with mortar, any better ideas?
And change the used one to black?

Drill mortar around bricks (with pipes not in use) then remove and replace bricks. Either find similar, via brick finder or just find close and remove some bricks from less conspicuous place.

JoshSm

3,255 posts

59 months

Thursday
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tight fart said:
And change the used one to black?
Paint it black with metal paint. Usually a good idea anyway as the plastic isn't completely UV stable so outdoors it needs protection.

J6542

3,219 posts

66 months

Thursday
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Grow a bush in front of it.

GasEngineer

2,118 posts

84 months

I've filled similar holes with mortar and when almost gone off, used a pointing tool and a screwdriver point to form the mortartto match the brick and the mortar line.

Then coloured the brick in with red fence seal or similar mixed with black car polish to match the colour. If you take your time it can be almost indistinguishable,

Furbo

3,231 posts

54 months

tight fart said:
Of the 3 pipes only one is connected, irs been like it for years only it was hidden behind a bush.
I m thinking cut flush the two unused ones and fill with mortar, any better ideas?
And change the used one to black?

Some ideas depending upon how fussy you are:

What I'd do? Buy some mortar dye in red, fill the holes, forget about it.

ROTELLA

22 posts

3 months

You can neaten up the one you want to keep with a collar sugged up to the brickwork.

paulwirral

3,735 posts

157 months

Cut the damaged ones out and replace them , they look like Staffordshire multi rustic , easily available

Huzzah

28,556 posts

205 months

J6542 said:
Grow a bush in front of it.
I'd be more specific, a pyracantha so no one is tempted to poke around behind.

andy43

12,474 posts

276 months

Swivel the two grey pipes round and join them together to make a handy towel rail.

Mirinjawbro

990 posts

86 months

Yesterday (05:24)
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Felt tip pens

tight fart

Original Poster:

3,422 posts

295 months

Yesterday (07:46)
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Thanks for all the ideas, I was hoping there might be some magic filler that I’d never heard of.
I think I’ll either get a local bricky in and do it properly or just plant another bush. beer

wolfracesonic

8,787 posts

149 months

Yesterday (08:05)
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Magic filler you’ve never heard of Stonelux.

Furbo

3,231 posts

54 months

Yesterday (08:29)
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tight fart said:
Of the 3 pipes only one is connected, irs been like it for years only it was hidden behind a bush.
I m thinking cut flush the two unused ones and fill with mortar, any better ideas?
And change the used one to black?

There you go, Guv, all done. That'll be £1500 to you; normally I'd charge five grand but you're a nice fella. By the way, I couldn't help noticing that them ridge tiles look like they need re-pointing. Can do you a deal on 'em if you want.


PT1984

3,213 posts

205 months

Yesterday (08:46)
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Furbo you crack me up.

Craikeybaby

11,778 posts

247 months

Yesterday (11:47)
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wolfracesonic said:
Magic filler you ve never heard of Stonelux.
I was going to suggest "Soudal Repair Express Cement", but this looks even better. I just need to work out what colour I would need.