Mortar crumbling

Hi

I have a few places ,mostly in the shed (garage) where the mortar is crumbling, 50cm away it's rock solid ..
1-Is there anything that can be done ?
2-If not, is there anything I can paint/spray over that area to stop the mortar crumbling away ?

Thanks

Nic

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Originally Posted by nic

Hi

I have a few places ,mostly in the shed (garage) where the mortar is crumbling, 50cm away it's rock solid ..
1-Is there anything that can be done ?
2-If not, is there anything I can paint/spray over that area to stop the mortar crumbling away ?

Thanks

Nic

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From the sounds of it, the brickwork is damp and thats why its crumbling.
Pics would help.

Al :)

Yep, Al
There is a leaking gutter above both spots, is there anything that can be done apart from fixing the gutter ?

Thanks

Nic

The only thing I would do apart from fixing the gutter is to re-point ( fill up the joints) the affected are.

Al :)