Repair Hole In Exterior Brick Wall

Repair methods vary depending on the size and location of the hole.

Repair hole in exterior brick wall. The consistency of this layer of plater patch should be like peanut butter. Mist the wall with water until the brick is thoroughly damp and starts to drip. Wait until the next day before filling the joints. Some holes pass through the mortar joint while others penetrate through the brick itself.

Mix up enough mortar for 30 minutes use. Available exclusively at b q stores nationwide. These have hundreds of tiny holes in the face to allow the brick to breath and stopping all rodents and all but the tiniest of insects to enter the walls. This is the rough in coat so the surface of the patch should be a bit below the surface of the wall and does not need to be sooth.

Slowly add water until the mix is stiff enough to form a ball. Video of the day. Plaster was a popular material to cover walls with prior to the 1950s and was used over lathe and masonry. If your plaster walls get cracks dents or holes consider repairing the plaster rather.

This is a critical step because dry materials will suck the moisture out of the new mortar and prevent it from curing properly. Changing the location of the cable wire or pipe leaves a gaping hole through the brick wall where water dirt and debris enter the structure. Then mound it up. Allow this layer to dry for a bit until the surface is slightly firm but not hard.