Filling Holes In Exterior Brick Walls

Mist the brick again.

Filling holes in exterior brick walls.

For the exterior i either use sealant or external grade filler that won t crack shrink for slightly larger holes. Seal gaps around water sewer and gas pipes that pass through brick walls to prevent conditioned air from escaping as well as unwanted pests from entering. A bit fussy but gives a great finish and colour that doesn t wear. Wait until the next day before filling the joints.

How to seal pipe holes in a brick wall. However i also mix in a little acrylic colour i ve bought that s a good match to the brick. Mist the wall with water until the brick is thoroughly damp and starts to drip. This is a critical step because dry materials will suck the moisture out of the new mortar and prevent it from curing properly.

Homeowners drill holes in brick walls for a variety of reasons including running cable electrical wires or pipes through the wall. Weep holes in brick can be found on virtually all houses with this siding regardless of the home s age. The acrylic paint last years in the tube unlike coloured sealants fillers. Step 4 mix the mortar photo by allison dinner.

Make up a some mortar and chuck a small amount of it in the hole so it coats the back and sides of the hole. Take your off cut brick and coat it with the mortar as well and the fit it inside the hole.