Repointing Old Brickwork - Best Mix & Tools

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  • Repointing old Victorian brickwork is a job Roger loves. In this video, he shows you his technique and the tools he recommends for pointing, see the list below.
    Mortar Raking Tool - bit.ly/2QTtIbi
    Morta Sortas Raking Tool - amzn.to/2JoGKt6
    Flexible Stainless Steel Knife Set - bit.ly/2UJHMVN
    Tuck Pointer - bit.ly/2ykG3Pv
    Pointing Hawk - bit.ly/3asEH3g
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  • @alanhopkins3675
    @alanhopkins3675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Still a pleasure watching someone take so much pride in every task. Used to enjoy your articles in builder mags years ago

  • @MrJFoster1984
    @MrJFoster1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    If you are right handed Roger, fill your bed joints from right to left. That way you are always pushing back against what you have just placed so you have no voids. It will be a lot faster. Cheers mate

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks and you are right.

    • @MrJFoster1984
      @MrJFoster1984 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you and your family are all well mate in this crazy time. Cheers 👍

    • @KodaGSD-uf3hg
      @KodaGSD-uf3hg ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great tip thanks

    • @enmanuelgenao3106
      @enmanuelgenao3106 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That's correct, the right way for a right handed must be from right to left

  • @GvendurE
    @GvendurE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a timely video for me i need to do this to my 1926 laundry/outhouse turned workshops. Thanks for the tip.

  • @MatSmithLondon
    @MatSmithLondon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    A subject close to my heart! Glad you started this video by talking about the importance of matching the mix strength with existing wall. This is so very important. Can't remember if mentioned this already, but we repointed most of our lower ground floor of our house (about 60 sq m of wall) with a lime mortar last year. (NHL3.5) Keep explaining to people the reason we bothered using lime. The idea is that the mortar must be sacrificial to the brick, not the other way around. The walls are 185 years old. Shove cement mortar in them, and they will last another 5 years, continue with lime and they are good for another 150. Once you see a lime mortar wall repointed in cement mortar, you can't unsee it. Then you see it everywhere you go! Everywhere you see it, the faces of bricks have crumbled out and come off. No other reason. Such a shame. The whole process of raking out and repointing took three of us a good week. It was very painful on the hands (not like what you showed here, because the brick was very different and we packed the mortar in very hard). Hundreds of bags of dust came out when we raked out. I have some great before/after pics. The stuff was black and crumbly before we repointed, it fell out when you touched it. We raked back 20mm, partly because stuff was falling out already to that depth before we even raked out. In fact entire bricks were loose and dodgy so we needed to pull some out here and there and re-snap them the correct size to get them back in. Lot of hard work. Now it's amazing, firm, no dust comes off when you brush the bricks, lovely. As we went overseas straight afterwards we asked Anna's mum to come around and water the walls twice a day, which was pretty amusing for all. Walls look gorgeous now, as well - so will be keeping some of them exposed. However we accidentally bought too much NHL3.5, so if you know anyone who needs about 9 bags of the stuff (not cheap) then let me know - I'd rather it go to a good home than go off. We kept it off the floor in a reasonable warm and very well ventilated place

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks Mat. I might buy that mortar from you and do a video. We have a listed building to do so it would be good. What is the colour.

    • @MatSmithLondon
      @MatSmithLondon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Skill Builder end result is quite white. I’ll send you a pic. It’s Secil.

    • @coldt1484
      @coldt1484 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Jim_Newlands sorry but cement colouring is not suitable for lime...

    • @aftabmusa3430
      @aftabmusa3430 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you share the before and after pictures?

    • @SpecieltBrugenavn
      @SpecieltBrugenavn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@MatSmithLondon, I really like your approach to the repointing.
      Three questions:
      Besides the NHL, did you add anything else to the mix (like hydrated lime)?
      What mixing ratio did you use?
      Did you consider using a gun for the job?

  • @patrickmurray2220
    @patrickmurray2220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brilliant advice as always Rodger. A plumber myself I love pointing around pipes, flues etc. Building in missing brick and making good walls. Very satisfying job I find. Keep up the good work!

    • @possel4747
      @possel4747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It isn't brilliant advice, it's the worst thing you can do to an old house. The pointing should be sacrificial, but if you use cement pointing then the brick or stone disappears. You must have seen this on old walls.

    • @tauntonlad
      @tauntonlad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@possel4747 yawn go back In your cave troll

  • @hetrichards499
    @hetrichards499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's the best video I've seen for a long time! I've got a lot to do and a lot to learn. I've got 1920's and Victorian needing a LOT of work - a big project for the summer. Your tips about the mix is absolutely fantastic. I can now see where all old repairs (done by professionals apparently!) have failed and pinked the bricks out with them. All the original stuff is lime mortar and its been badly bodged over the years with really nasty grey super hard cement doing more damage. I've got a big job on but you have just inspired me to tackle it and I will enjoy doing it a bit at a time. Thank you so much!

    • @alanyoung7532
      @alanyoung7532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you require reliable guidance on repointing, do take the trouble to read the Building Research Establishment publication “Good Repair Guide No 24” (Repointing external brickwork walls) as this provides useful information, including when does worn pointing affect structural integrity and the importance of using lime mortar on old walls. Its only 4 pages long and at about £18 is good value for money.

  • @philipmaillou2809
    @philipmaillou2809 ปีที่แล้ว

    I echo all the other comments - what a great video! Clear,concise and no nonsense, why aren't they all like you? Many thanks for sharing your skills and enthusiasms, much appreciated...

  • @richardgriffiths6823
    @richardgriffiths6823 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I used to mix for a pointing gang in Germany some 40 years ago (can't believe I just wrote that - where did those years go..!). Over there the brickies on a new build didn't point the wall as they went along. A specialist pointing gang would come in after the brickwork was done and finish off the pointing later. We'd use a much drier mx than shown here - it was just damp, and use a straight trowel the same as shown in the video - not a UK style pointing trowel, which is really slow as Roger says - and a curved hawk - always home made. And man, those German pointers were REALLY fast. thinking back it was about 10 seconds for a linear metre. They'd finish off with a bent piece of 15mm copper pipe bent in the same shape as the pointing trowel (Roger is using a bit of wood here) and a soft brush as suggested. They'd always have a beer on the go too... No, really. Happy days.

  • @raycain
    @raycain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for that as I’m just about to re-point my window bay, has given me the confidence, being a amateur 👍

  • @lindahickling9862
    @lindahickling9862 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best advice yet......loved all your tidbits of info!

  • @nicolegibbs4522
    @nicolegibbs4522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Roger, you've just made my day. I just came to TH-cam for a video on how to repoint our old garden wall as want to prove to my husband that I can.... After watching 3 other videos I came across yours and not only did o get a proper step by step explanation with added tips and tricks but also thoroughly enjoyed your personal stories, especially about working on the Savoy. I am leaving the video feeling confident enough to try myself and wishing I could one day meet you for a pint 🙏☺️

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you do it and it works out.
      There are things I would change in this video including working from left to right to load on top of the previous stuff but I thought it was a problem for the camera. Also hose the wall down the day before so you wash out the dust and give it a soaking. Some people then wet the joints but there should be residual moisture in the mortar if you have hosed it down. I also like the tip of rubbing it with a sponge when it has gone hard. It just gets rid of trowel marks. If you are in the South East we could film you doing the job and I would give you a bit of guidance.

  • @richardharvey1732
    @richardharvey1732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Roger, another good video, one of the most difficult jobs you ever have to undertake. I struggled with it for years tried all sorts of tricks, one job in Cambridge I got it all raked out and washed off, and because I wanted to use a wet lime mortar (7 soft sand 1 lime 1torment(OPC)) mix which would stain the bricks I decided to use an oil based barrier on the bricks, I use a bottle of Mazola from a local shop!, it worked an absolute treat, got the job done in no time and washed of the snots as soon as it had dried a bit. I was delighted and when back a few months later to admire it, to my everlasting shame and embarrassment all the brickwork had gone almost black as the oil degraded!, I never tried that again!.
    One of the things II was told was that any attempt to wash fresh pointing with water would just make matters worse but if the brickwork and the muck are too dry it cracks and dries before it can chemically cure, if you are lucky you can brush off the worst a half-hour after you put it in.
    When I did the front of the house that I'm living in now I decided to wash the wall with the garden hose and apply dryish mortar (old yellow brick with lime mortar) to very wet bricks, again went in a treat, this time I chose to just leave it to dry completely and brush it off the next day - wrong again - I did the job now 15 years ago and the smears of muck are still showing all over the edges!, it is going to stay there for sure!.
    The next bit I tried was just a little patch, this time as before but I decided to try another tack, this time I cut a very deep chase , wet it thoroughly, pointed it up, struck it off with the trowel, put a bit of a skin on it, left it for twenty minutes then washed over it all with gallons of clean water and a soft sponge - at last - I cracked it!, apart from the mess on the ground!, absolutely perfect, if only I'd known that before. The last big pointing job a few years ago came in at about sixty pounds a square metre which I think is not too bad for a job that should last for as long as the house!. Cheers, Richard.

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great information. I will try that sponge on the next one

  • @peterwalton1502
    @peterwalton1502 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Roger for keeping the videos coming 👍👍

  • @j.stribling2565
    @j.stribling2565 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roger, thank you for this. Excellent instruction and great tips to make the job easier. Glad you didn't fall off the Savoy!

  • @armunro
    @armunro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't beat an old fella with lots of experience. Best video i have seen on this.

  • @nowthenad3286
    @nowthenad3286 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched this again - it really is an excellent video. Fantastic for the DIYer.

  • @stephengrey1880
    @stephengrey1880 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video, very informative and helpful. Great attitude and humility considering the wealth of knowledge you are sharing.

  • @my520graj
    @my520graj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thank you.
    Stay safe and good luck.

  • @ashleychandler4226
    @ashleychandler4226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hi Roger, your pulling out every trick in the book to keep the videos coming, thank you its much appreciated! Hopefully your subscribers go through the roof! suppose you can turn a negative into a postive! Stay safe mate your a ledgend

    • @possel4747
      @possel4747 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It isn't brilliant advice, it's the worst thing you can do to an old house. The pointing should be sacrificial, but if you use cement pointing then the brick or stone disappears. You must have seen this on old walls.

    • @tauntonlad
      @tauntonlad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@possel4747 yawn go back In your cave troll

  • @tonyquinn7479
    @tonyquinn7479 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video, I'm now going to copy your technique for my garage wall

  • @Southpoint2019
    @Southpoint2019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the skill builder videos
    You now have a new subscriber and I’m a fan also !
    I repoint for a living so I’ll look forward to any potential future repointing videos you post Roger

  • @HarryRunes
    @HarryRunes 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best repointing vid I've seen by far!

  • @1wongatonga
    @1wongatonga 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! Thanks Rodger-YOU THE MAN!!!

  • @kainharis1313
    @kainharis1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much you saved me hundreds of pounds, never did any pointed did the front of my house and I'm so proud that I did it, a big thank you

  • @darrenroche9225
    @darrenroche9225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I am going to use this time to Sharpen my chisels, clean the van out and reorganize my power tools and clean them , keep safe everyone regards from Ireland Darren

  • @silverbullet1759
    @silverbullet1759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot on video, thanks for uploading 👍

  • @Nick-qs7lw
    @Nick-qs7lw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, love the tips/recap at the end....subscribed 👍

  • @nickstraw1952
    @nickstraw1952 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a novice - and non builder - I first repointed an Edwardian town house. Really good bricklaying on the front. Getting shabbier round the back and the bits that only the neighbours saw was not good at all. Luckily I had an excellent old guy "pointing" me in the right direction. Good lad, our Den.
    Moved to a Georgian/Victorian hunting lodge with 33 rooms, 29 chimneys, 50 foot tower and on and on. HugeVictorian bricks, tiny Georgian ones, really tight gage lines and a dragon of a listed building enforcer. Fortunately the County's monuments guy was a star and again pointed us in the right direction. We had to use all lime mortar, I found plastering sand worked well at matching the existing finish. Took f..n years.
    Keep up the good work - and stay safe everyone.

  • @danreavey2062
    @danreavey2062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid and ideas. I’m in the process of repointing the whole side wall of my 3 bed semi detached property. There’s a garage on the side so can access from the roof.
    Considering 3 to 1 sand/cement mix with plasticiser as the wall is exposed to the elements but having seen this, I’m not sure.

  • @OfficeBoyBuilder
    @OfficeBoyBuilder 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another fantastic video...yet again you've provided clear and helpful advice! Will definitely be putting these tips into practice. Thanks!

  • @philipjones9297
    @philipjones9297 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That video was mesmerising. Brilliant ❤️

  • @AntonyGoodall
    @AntonyGoodall 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    20 minutes watching you putting some sand and cement back in a wall and chirp away about this and that... Loved every minute! And what a real world moment at the end - hours of care and attention followed by one slight mishap - story of my life and no doubt many others lol! Great video once again Roger . Nice one.

  • @tj9382
    @tj9382 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job, I did mine some years back and used this exact method as it’s so fast. I’m just refreshing my mind as I have some more to do. Before it finally goes off I give it the once over with a soft brush to get rid of any crumbs and dust.

  • @danreavey2062
    @danreavey2062 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good vid, thanks.
    I’m repointing the whole side wall of my house and it’s coming along ok. The bricks are textured though with diagonal ridges which makes it quite difficult.

  • @sw574
    @sw574 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Used this excellent video to redo my pointing. Thanks!

  • @sally6457
    @sally6457 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've just re watched this and realised that you work left to right just the same as I do,
    I've been advised so many times to work from right to left as to pack the mortar more easily,
    But I'm good and fast at pointing (probably because I hate doing it so want to get it over with without any call back)
    Your a wealth of experience and knowledge, thanks.

    • @Complimnt4u
      @Complimnt4u 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I also noticed he should have been working towards the filled pointing bed. Great video though, learnt from it.

  • @chrisharrison8539
    @chrisharrison8539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "There I was on the Savoy, dangling about!!" Great work Roger

  • @michaelplays2449
    @michaelplays2449 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Roger great video Stay Safe

  • @garyelsik3376
    @garyelsik3376 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great instruction I’ve never been good at this. Now I understand Thank You Sir from Corpus Christi Texas USA

  • @davidboyle5761
    @davidboyle5761 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great teacher.

  • @thomasarthurholland1372
    @thomasarthurholland1372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    have got some to do first timer so thanks for this it is appreciated

  • @Abandonedplaceshauntedspaces
    @Abandonedplaceshauntedspaces 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work matey , love your sense of humour too , Thank you .

  • @SkillBuilder
    @SkillBuilder  3 ปีที่แล้ว

    th-cam.com/video/EsTt5AOKDtI/w-d-xo.html

  • @_J4CK4L_
    @_J4CK4L_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, and really nice music!

  • @paulmurphy9663
    @paulmurphy9663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Rodger, I just found your channel and subscribed, today i tried to binge watch all the plumbing videos. Very infomatve and in real life situations which I think is Better than a "classroom demonstration" . Well done keep up the excellent work

  • @wadepatton2433
    @wadepatton2433 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great luck I started on the best video for this topic. thanks!

  • @johnmarks1642
    @johnmarks1642 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson and job. Thanks.

  • @1sidneyharborbridge
    @1sidneyharborbridge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video, well having never done pointing before I thought I'd give it a go, how hard could it be right?!! Tried using a mortar gun, wet mix as advised but not sure if I'm being too heavy handed but kept on coming out in clumps then when I go back over it to fill in the gaps the gun gets so messy then before you knows it I've run out of mix, too much faff, as I haven't got a labourer constantly filling it up for me what is supposed to be quicker is actually taking longer so I think I'll try your method with the tuck pointer!

  • @robertlyons2028
    @robertlyons2028 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done , good job , hey Roger stay safe

  • @matttaylor1372
    @matttaylor1372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video with some useful tips. Do you think a mix of building sand and sharp sand would be suitable for pointing ? Or best to use just building sand ? Cheers

  • @philipjones9297
    @philipjones9297 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating tip using that paper scraper on the perps 👍

  • @neilphilip2320
    @neilphilip2320 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant as ever!

  • @frankiea3716
    @frankiea3716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🤣🤣 Nice move with the wall at the end bet that went down well, Nice job with the pointing 🍺💪

  • @DrAlexVasquezICHNFM
    @DrAlexVasquezICHNFM ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is such an excellent teacher

  • @jordansaville4192
    @jordansaville4192 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What width tuckpointer are you using here? I’m about to start repointing a 1920’s red brick house and not sure what’s best. Cheers

  • @johnmoody2365
    @johnmoody2365 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    good you pointed out about not using a strong mix otherwise it can take the face of the bricks off as well as all the other issues you mentioned. The odd occasion I've repointed, and if large enough area I'll use a manual 'caulking style' pointing gun, but to stop bung-ups you need to sieve the sand, sounds a faff but it's still quicker and produces a nice result. Like someone already said, after the soaking I'll use a hand spray to 'top-up' the wall to help stop that suction. Hanging damp sacking over helps keep the sun and wind off to let it go off and not just dry out. My preference is 1x portland, 1x lime, 4x sand, that way you can get the fat up without bother to give a nice waterproof finish. Keep the videos coming!! Best wishes.

  • @chris_sssss
    @chris_sssss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Love the ending, nice segway to the next video, "how to repair a garden fence" 😂

  • @antonios4926
    @antonios4926 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video

  • @TheStressD
    @TheStressD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, what type of lime and mix would you use for Victorian property, can you show a video of you doing that? There seems to be a lot of conflicting information out there, people make it seem really complex.

  • @seanwilson471
    @seanwilson471 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Believe it or not I used to be plumber years ago then went into bench joinery and manufacturing.
    I've done all my own pointing. I do it the same way you showed however thanks for the tip with a scraper for the perp's.
    I have my garage gable to do this summer. Great tip👍

  • @rstoertz
    @rstoertz หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant!

  • @kevinhancock4064
    @kevinhancock4064 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job I'm surprised you've not mentioned the half round jointer . Most common finish. That also pushes/compresses thr mortar

  • @johngarth9414
    @johngarth9414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We point a lot of houses mainly brick for the council we use a pointing gun 2 lads do about 25sq metre a day 1 lad putting it in gun and 1 lad using a jointing iron . We use 1 lime 3 building sand 1 silver abit of motor plasticiser and abit of dye if needed so new pointing doesn’t look out of place

  • @NazTheGreat
    @NazTheGreat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:25 being humble, a good character trait!

  • @terrismith9095
    @terrismith9095 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is good stuff. The algorithm got it right this time.

  • @DesperateDan3231
    @DesperateDan3231 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers Roger, pointing guns are frustrating tools to use, a Marshalltown Tuck Pointer is just what I needed 👍

  • @wrexhamwales4806
    @wrexhamwales4806 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the commentary good video!

  • @Nohandleneeded101
    @Nohandleneeded101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Everyone has their methods, but i normally use a 4:1 mix but knock it up fairly dry and water untill it can keep its shape that way you don’t smear on the brick work, I use a modified tuck pointer as well, spray the brickwork before so the mix doesn’t dry before curing. This method works well for all types of pointing and jointing finishes including bastard tuck pointing with putty.

    • @eddieharding5961
      @eddieharding5961 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spot on , you can't compress water . This pointing will dry brilliant white and turn to dust in a week . Everything about it was wrong , This will now be deleted .

  • @paulgilliland2992
    @paulgilliland2992 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work.

  • @SteveAndAlexBuild
    @SteveAndAlexBuild 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice one Roger , love a bit of pointing, it’s like having a rest away from the mud and the trench blocks .love the “how not to drop a wall” at the end ..... you muppet 😱😂😂🧱🧱👍🏼

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes no clever with the demolition but I had an idea it would make a good video.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Skill Builder can’t beat a good blooper 😂😂👌🏼🧱👍🏽

    • @chriswhitehead8746
      @chriswhitehead8746 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SteveAndAlexBuild 😂😂

  • @paulgaskin3006
    @paulgaskin3006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    23:32 oops! 😂 Needed a laugh, nice one Roger. Next video, replacing a fence panel?

  • @jenseninterceptor3416
    @jenseninterceptor3416 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant. l watched this wondering why my new pointing gun isn't working and you answered that. l am using a pre-mixed mortor but it wont come out of the gun. The only way to get any movement was to take the nozzle off completely but that was very messy, if slightly effective.

  • @davet9900
    @davet9900 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice job and advice once again

  • @TheBrick2
    @TheBrick2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have my dad's pointing trowel. Completely rounded, short, worn for a right hander. Its one of my favourite possessions.

  • @topgrafter2007
    @topgrafter2007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    after pointing for nearly 20 yrs ive tried every type, trick, tip, method going and i can safely say ive seen people do cracking work using every type. its down to the skill of the tradesman doing the work mostly!

  • @robd9863
    @robd9863 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive just done an entite wall and need to talk about the mortar gun. I tried it with pre-mix and it just clogged, even though the mix claimed it was for pointing.
    One phone call to the absolutely excellent customer support line of Roughneck tools and i was advised to not use pre-mix but make sure it was very soft building sand. The type that makes your hands go yellow/orange when you run it on your hands.
    Mixed about 4 or 5 to 1 with a bit of plasticiser and my god, what a difference!
    I've pointed a lot in the past, though I'm no builder (sparks and plumbing)
    This mortar gun comes in my top 5 of time-saving tools. It's awesome. Even my father in law was converted and he's been a brickie for 40+ years.
    I'll never go back to getting the mortar in with a trowel.

  • @mpsymonds1
    @mpsymonds1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Brilliant video . Just a little tip, its a little easier if right handed, to start on right and pull the mortar into what you have already squeezed in.

    • @wnybricky1559
      @wnybricky1559 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah he is working backwards . Also curl the mortar into your slicker for the head joints. Start opposite and kinda flick it into the slicker.

  • @dougsaunders8109
    @dougsaunders8109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have got to re-point my inglenook fire place. Lime mortar of course. Me thinks a Marshaltown purchase could be on the horizon

  • @billwhiz1
    @billwhiz1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My home was pointed by my grandfather in the 1950s who was a Bricky/pointer and my joints look identical to yours Thanks for sharing

  • @artois8908
    @artois8908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve got an old walled garden which needs pointing, its £30 per square metre, which I can’t afford, but I’ve decided to try it myself, thanks for a very clear demonstration and helping me believe I can do it! 👍

  • @homerfj1100
    @homerfj1100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb! I need the back of a terraced house done top to bottom.

  • @stephenkane549
    @stephenkane549 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, have to de a bit of repointing on the gable end of the house and then put on some stormdry masonry cream which i just watched a video of you using. Hope the damp patch goes👍

  • @danjorgensen7307
    @danjorgensen7307 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job 👍

  • @nicholasleher6916
    @nicholasleher6916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That felt very much like learning to paint with Bob Foss. Loved it

    • @bitTorrenter
      @bitTorrenter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can learn more on this channel.

  • @Trevor_Austin
    @Trevor_Austin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a DIY’er I thought it was taking me hours to repoint brickwork. Whilst I’m nowhere near as quick as you are you have shown that these things do take time to do properly. Thank you for showing that it’s worth taking your time.

    • @JR-ty8gh
      @JR-ty8gh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Backhanded compliment

  • @garethedmondo2891
    @garethedmondo2891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I came across your video as I’m looking to repoint under my bay window.
    Couldn’t believe it when you said your name at the beginning.
    I called in a couple of times to ask your advice when you used to be on LBC radio with Steve Allen 20 years ago.
    You must have been a teenager then!

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I started on LBC first with Therese Birch when I was around 32 years old and did the show for 15 years. I loved doing it but LBC has changed into a purely political station now and there is no scope for that kind of show. Hence Skill Builder...

  • @Astromyxin
    @Astromyxin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In America, we grind out as much old mortar as possible before applying the new mortar because it adds more surface area for the new mortar(and more of it) to adhere to and makes it less likely that water will be able to get in between your new mortar and the old mortar and frost heaving your new stuff clean off the chimney/wall. All too often you come to do roof flashing work on a chimney(that the customer claims was "recently repointed") and there's little 1/8" thick rectangular chunks of mortar laying on the roof and hanging out of the mortar beds, and usually(not all the time) that's because they just smeared a paper thin layer on top of the old stuff(that stuck to nothing) and called it a day.
    If you're not going to be doing any grinding, it's good to at least pressure wash what you're planning on repointing first to remove anything from the surface of the wall/chimney that that might interfere with adhesion of the new mortar to the old mortar whether it be dirt, dust, oil, plant material, or what have you, and also to dislodge any loose pieces of mortar or brick, because obviously you don't want to put your new stuff up against something that's fixin' to fall out. If possible, it's also good to figure out if the bricks you plan to repoint are high suction(capillary suction) bricks, because that will affect how wet your mortar mix will need to be or if you have to wet the brick first before applying the new mortar. Some bricks are thirsty and will drink the water right out of your mortar before it's done doing its thing, and that's no good. The science: canadamasonrydesigncentre.com/download/9th_symposium/MORJTS06.pdf

  • @alanyoung7532
    @alanyoung7532 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Given that there are so many types of masonry walls, getting the pointing right is not quite so simple as it might first appear. Generally speaking, joints should be raked out to at least twice their width, mortar pointing is a sacrificial material and should be weaker and more porous than the bricks, and the finished profile should ideally match the original design. Mortar must be compatible with the original materials and this is critical in the case of solid walls built using lime mortar as they need to dry out by evaporation. If you require reliable guidance on repointing, do take the trouble to read the Building Research Establishment publication “Good Repair Guide No 24” (Repointing external brickwork walls) as this provides useful information, including when does worn pointing affect structural integrity. As a general rule, impermeable finishes should not be applied to external walls as this inhibits evapourative during and tends to trap moisture.

  • @sally6457
    @sally6457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tip for the perps! The only good bit of pointing is driving away from a well finished job! So any tip that makes it easier and quicker is golden!
    The half round finish is known as bucket handle finish up north, from the days of steel buckets so I've been told. Any tips to make raking out easier?
    And did I really just see you point a wall that is about to be demolished? Or is lock down making me hallucinate?
    Love your dedication to a good job, no matter what it is 👍

    • @dennisphoenix1
      @dennisphoenix1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah , old steel fire buckets used to have handles that were like half a pipe , so were repurposed . Now you can buy the half round tools in differing widths

  • @robandchristheateam5053
    @robandchristheateam5053 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The great Roger Bisby. Class and character.

  • @AlistairLevie
    @AlistairLevie หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @twig3288
    @twig3288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Will you be doing a "how to" on replacing broken fence panels?
    And then the wind catches the fence panel and swings it into the neighbour's greenhouse, leading to a greenhouse repair video.

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes we could get a whole series out of it

  • @designbuild-northamptonbui7908
    @designbuild-northamptonbui7908 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your right of course , so many people mix whatever they think is ok Like standard 5-1 ratio mix when actually it is all dependent on the brick type soft or hard!
    Personally I always put in a bit of lime too.

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like lime and we will redo this video with lime when the breakout happens

  • @qualcommchalloner9551
    @qualcommchalloner9551 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roge Mal in Perth WA formally Btion Sussex... always love to catch up with you both for lots reasons especially when weather is bad as reminds me where NOT to be ... I understand every drop of rain windows steamed up, water from tap icey cold hair dryer on mirror when having a shave freezing cold toilet seat looking out at gloomy weather wishing it was dark again can't feel feet till after 10am tea time the list goes on... however by all means use your vac jointer but please please leave the pointing and jointing to me... and drop the filler knife back in the painting bag... but great show keep them coming...👍👍🥳🙋‍♂️

  • @isyt1
    @isyt1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Roger. I’ve got a 100yr old stone garden wall here in Scotland that’s falling apart. What kind of mix would you use for that? The stones are maybe 30-40cm wide and so the gaps are pretty big. Thanks in advance

    • @stephengeraghty3368
      @stephengeraghty3368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello, bigger the gap between the stones you can use sharp sand. We used stones from a fish tank, sometimes we have sieved stones that were too big. Motar we use is hydraulic lime. Called a strength of 5. So you ask for NHL 5.IF the stone wall is constant wet you use NHL 3,5 it's a stronger lime. Mix would normally be 3 Building sand. 1.5 sharpsand. 2 handfuls of Grit (fishtank gravel). Then 1.5 of Nhl 5 lime. If the pointing is wet still in the wall (No sun on it) it will take a while to go off. We use a plastic like shoe brush to get a finish on it after a three hours. Can take a week to go off. Sometimes we use the back of a chisel (flat edge basically) to give a racked out look. Use a soft brush dust pan brush. NO CEMENT IS USED AT ALL.. cover the work over at night, protect from the sun as well and the wind.

  • @anthonyworthington6495
    @anthonyworthington6495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just bought a hand board from pointmaster best thing I have bought for a while used to use a 6"hawk from faithfull, I was just going to say you don't need to knock that wall down then oooops good vid👍

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have one of those knocking about. Again it was a fiddle to fill and use

    • @anthonyworthington6495
      @anthonyworthington6495 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SkillBuilder to be truthfull it's practice 😁 thanks for vid stay safe😷

  • @geoffm9944
    @geoffm9944 ปีที่แล้ว

    This an arduous and tedious task as well as being hard work on your hands and arms. Patience and a careful approach is essential. Not a job to be rushed. Rogers’s advice on the 5 to 1 mix is crucial in getting the right consistency.

  • @nelljamina419
    @nelljamina419 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Can I ask a question about the plasticiser - is that an alternative to adding lime, as I understood that lime adds some flexibility? What are the advantages/disadvantages of both?

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lime is a lot better than plasticiser because it stays in the mix and fixes micro cracks

  • @MrJohnnynapalm7
    @MrJohnnynapalm7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed that, Roger - thanks for sharing 👍 Have you thought about doing a series of videos on very ‘simple’ extensions to modern houses (less than 30 yrs old) ie using the most simple and effective methods and materials to enable a semi-skilled DIY-er to have a go? Anyway, just a thought and many thanks again for taking the time to produce such quality educational videos.

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This little extension will be perfect for that kind of video.

    • @MrJohnnynapalm7
      @MrJohnnynapalm7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Skill Builder Excellent - thanks for the reply. Will look out for the vids 👍 Keep up the good work.

  • @rbaker73
    @rbaker73 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi ya, just some info I picked up on while you was filling the Beds, as your right handed start a Bed from the right side working left, it's easier to fill and leavds a nice finish without to much work. I used to do repointing on blocks of flats. Give it a try. Left handed start from the left and work to the right.

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Richard, lots of people are telling me this and I will do it. I thought it was being obscured by my hand so for clarity I went nearest the lens and worked away. I have done it both ways in the past. Next video will be by the book with lime.

    • @rbaker73
      @rbaker73 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your welcome my friend