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p38arover
19th November 2009, 10:43 PM
I need a brickie to do a small job. I doubt I can easily get anyone to do this as the job is so small.

I have a WeatherWall air conditioner in the wall at the very front of the house. Having installed ducted air, the WeatherWall is no longer needed. I want to remove it and have the hole in the brick work filled in.

I have matching bricks so that's not the problem. My concern is getting a good match on the mortar so that the repair doesn't stand out like the proverbials. Cost isn't the issue and I'm not looking for "mate's rates" - I want a good job as the repair will be visible for years.

(A job done by a brickie at a local building is appalling. The building mortar was grey and the repair has been done with white mortar!)

Does anyone know of a brickie who takes pride in his work and will do his best to mix and match?
abaddonxi
21st November 2009, 12:36 AM
Maybe get a tuckpointer?
p38arover
21st November 2009, 06:05 AM
No, I don't want the mortar protruding from the joint.
87County
21st November 2009, 06:10 AM
why not DIY ? (you can take your time)
abaddonxi
21st November 2009, 09:53 AM
Meant that a tuckpointer usually does a lot of mortar-matching.
V8Ian
21st November 2009, 01:28 PM
why not DIY ? (you can take your time)
Trouble with bricklaying is the corners hurt your bum.:p
p38arover
21st November 2009, 04:00 PM
why not DIY ? (you can take your time)

I had considered it but I doubt I can do the job to the standard I want. :(

However, I would have the time to make up batches of mortar and to allow them to set and then check for colour matching.
87County
21st November 2009, 04:54 PM
I had considered it but I doubt I can do the job to the standard I want. :(

However, I would have the time to make up batches of mortar and to allow them to set and then check for colour matching.

eggs-actly....you can do it !

getting a brickie for such a small job could be difficult if you don't have a tame one who owes you a favour - if you have a go and do not like the results - then go looking for one again at that time

(if I was closer I'd offer to come and supervise)
p38arover
21st November 2009, 05:00 PM
I'm thinking I may have to plant a tree in front of the repair to hide the mortar.
Siska
21st November 2009, 08:10 PM
If I was nearby I'd come and do it for a carton. But unfortunately I don't think I can get much further away. I asked a mate that is in Sydney, but he wasn't interested.
Bushwanderer
23rd November 2009, 02:29 PM
Hi Ron,
I'm sure that you've considered there options, but just in case:
1. leave the A/C housing in place.
2. render the wall (or the house).

Best Wishes,
Peter
Shonky
23rd November 2009, 03:03 PM
Just stick an old corflute real estate sign over the hole with liquid nails. Good as new! :D
THE BOOGER
23rd November 2009, 04:48 PM
That would be a SHONKY job wouldnt it:wasntme: