I have a single brick that has fallen out of place on the column of our house. Can it be reattached without mortar?
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HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC on May 14, 2012Sure....you can chip out on side of the sold mortar, take some Quicrete in a tube available at lowes or Depot....butter the back of the brick...and sides....slide into place and wipe away any excess mortar. You use this product with a caulk gun so it is homeowner friendly. What color is the original mortar....this product comes in grey. If a different color....remove enough of the new mortar to skim back over with a matching mortar later on.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on May 14, 2012Is this a decorative brick veneer? or more of an old school brick column? if the former than Handys advise above will work. If this is a "structural" job you might want to have a mason look at it. If one brick has become lose others may be in jeopardy.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on May 14, 2012I would agree with Handy on this. They make cement mortar in tubes. You can also if its really necessary to match the joints purchase a color powder that you can in this case rub onto the soft surface changing the color to match. However if you simply leave it alone, it will in a few short months then to blend right in with the rest.Helpful Reply
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Patricia H on May 14, 2012Thanks for the advice! I'll pick up a tube tomorrow and fix it up. It's just decorative so the Quicrete should do the trick.Helpful Reply
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