This site is updated regularly. Specific repairs Brickwork Dry brickwork as effectively as possible natural evaporation is the best method if the weather is dry. Brickwork, particularly old bricks, may deteriorate and require repair work.
Wet brickwork is susceptible to frost damage and can spall and flake or even crack.
Bricks may shrink or crack as they dry. Record any cracking and, once the crack movement has stabilised and the cracks are fully open, fill them. However do not re-point or repair cracked brickwork or masonry until the foundation soil has dried out and foundation movements have stopped. During the drying out stage you may see a white salt growth on bricks and concrete. This will stop when the wall is fully dried and should be removed with a bristle broom.