What product to use in fixing cracks in corner mortar

chanam · Sep 28, 2020 7:42 am

Hi,
Is the crack in mortar a concern?
As shown on photo.this is almost 30yo home.
Is it necessary to patch, if so, what products are available. I have seen mortarfill and mortar works available and uncertain of which to use. Any other suggestions welcome too. Thanks heaps.
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jay4542 · Sep 28, 2020 8:22 am

The cracks indicates, there is a movement and you will have to workout on the root cause and fix it first. I don't knwo about the materials to fix brick crack (probably mortar fill - if you can find the same colour used). our builder fixed the problem for us (warranty period). We had a plumbing leak under ground.

chanam · Sep 28, 2020 8:29 pm

jay4542

The cracks indicates, there is a movement and you will have to workout on the root cause and fix it first. I don't knwo about the materials to fix brick crack (probably mortar fill - if you can find the same colour used). our builder fixed the problem for us (warranty period). We had a plumbing leak under ground.

Thank jay for your assistance and input

Stewie D · Oct 08, 2020 7:33 am

I don't think it is a serious problem. It looks to me like one brick wall butts into the other meaning they are not interlocking like you would see on your external corners. You would always get some slight movement and cracking in that instance.

Stewie

chanam · Oct 15, 2020 11:42 pm

Stewie D

I don't think it is a serious problem. It looks to me like one brick wall butts into the other meaning they are not interlocking like you would see on your external corners. You would always get some slight movement and cracking in that instance.

Stewie

Thank you Stewie for explanation and input. Yeah, reckon it is some slight movement ...expected of a build from mid 90s. All fixed now with help of mortar mix.