On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:45:34 GMT, mick
wrote:

On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:41:10 +0100, Poster wrote:

Part of the frontage of my 1930's semi is in Accrington brick up to the
level of the sill of the front room bay window. The remainder of the
frontage is rendered and painted white. The Accrington brickwork
requires repointing and a couple of firms are giving me estimates. One
tells me that mastic is the best material to use the other tells me red
sand and cement is best. Both say that a rub down with oil will give a
good appearance. I know nothing of these things. What is the groups
opinion on the best way to go, please, mastic or sand and cement?



I've been looking for similar info as we have a gable end all built in
Accrington brick and it looks to my untrained eye as if it could do with
some pointing.

Looks like there's only Anna who knows anything about it!

Don