Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

A building can have a defect issued from the local government body based on the building code of Australia. This may be due to poor materials, products or building method being used; either due to the age of the building, lack of maintenance, poor advice or building application. Older buildings, or buildings that are out of their warranty period may not comply with these standards but must be judged against the standard at the time of construction or refurbishment.

Yes. Therefore, the correct application of products (usually hydrochloric acid) should only be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and carried out by a professional tradesperson. The chemicals used for cleaning bricks are highly corrosive and should be used with caution especially when applying indoors (when adequate ventilation is required).

Repointing refers to the process of carefully removing old mortar and replacing it with a new modernised mortar to bring your brickwork back to its original best. Tuckpointing on the other hand refers to a similar process where the damaged mortar is removed then replaced with new mortar with a color similar to the bricks. After this the process involves embedding a thin line of contrasting color (usually white) down the centers of the new mortar joints creating an artificial finesse look.

At Fixbuild we can make almost any colour that you require. Common colours consist of off white, cream/yellow, red, brown and charcoal. We can also match any existing mortar by carrying out test panels, letting them dry and choosing the correct mortar colour.