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tamborine | 20:57 Sat 04th Apr 2015 | How it Works
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4 corner bricks have been knocked out from the bottom of a shed and those above look a bit unstable. Can bricks just be inserted in the space?
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I should think so, tambo. http://www.wikihow.com/Replace-a-Damaged-Brick
21:06 Sat 04th Apr 2015
Yes… the primary problem is getting the vacated space cleaned up properly as well as getting a good mix on the mortar...
Good point from Clanad. There may be remains of the original mortar in there. Trying to knock it off would probably dislodge even more bricks.

If so, lay bricks in place "dry". No mortar. Hold all the bricks in place with simple timber wedges. A bit tricky, but quite do-able.

Point around the wedges with new mortar. Poke it into the joints.

Next day, remove wedges and finish with normal face pointing.
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Thanx for help. The wizard welshy did it ;)

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