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

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3,592 posts

303 months

Thursday 19th February
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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

953 posts

67 months

Thursday 19th February
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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

1,110 posts

47 months

Thursday 19th February
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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

97 months

Thursday 19th February
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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

32,030 posts

265 months

Thursday 19th February
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I'd replant a bush hehe


bennno

15,255 posts

299 months

Thursday 19th February
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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

5,093 posts

67 months

Thursday 19th February
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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

4,062 posts

74 months

Thursday 19th February
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Grow a bush in front of it.

GasEngineer

2,335 posts

92 months

Friday 20th February
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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

4,065 posts

62 months

Friday 20th February
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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?

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

58 posts

11 months

Friday 20th February
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You can neaten up the one you want to keep with a collar sugged up to the brickwork.

paulwirral

3,815 posts

165 months

Friday 20th February
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Cut the damaged ones out and replace them , they look like Staffordshire multi rustic , easily available

Huzzah

29,011 posts

213 months

Friday 20th February
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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

13,223 posts

284 months

Friday 20th February
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Swivel the two grey pipes round and join them together to make a handy towel rail.

Mirinjawbro

1,087 posts

94 months

Saturday 21st February
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Felt tip pens

tight fart

Original Poster:

3,592 posts

303 months

Saturday 21st February
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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

9,233 posts

157 months

Saturday 21st February
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Magic filler you’ve never heard of Stonelux.

Furbo

4,065 posts

62 months

Saturday 21st February
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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

3,426 posts

213 months

Saturday 21st February
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Furbo you crack me up.

Craikeybaby

12,129 posts

255 months

Saturday 21st February
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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.