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Steve Firth wrote:
Mine seems to have survived rather well in over 100 years. Seen plenty
of newer houses with spalling bricks. But a different type of brick,
usually.

It holds water agains the brick/stone and encourages both penetrating
damp and spalling.

Badly done, then. The top edge should slope down to avoid holding water.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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