Repairing External brickwork – Brick Tiles


Brick tiles are the go to product where external or internal brickwork has crumbled away.

In the majority of cases it is possible to cut the badly affected areas away using a grinder or mortar rake and replace the damaged brick work using brick slips.

This method of repair is the building industries equivalent of “plastic surgery”.
Brick tiles are the perfect product for when the occasional brick has had a blown face.

Repairing a blown face or crumbling brick requires fixing the brick tiles to the affected area using a rapid set adhesive that can be used with masonry.

Finishing touches can be made by pointing up with a mortar pointing gun and using our easy to mix historic mortar. Once installed and weathered the repair will become unnoticeable.

Due to the extensive range that we offer and there is almost certainly going to be a rough match especially if repairing old English brickwork.

Seek Advice

We would always say that if you are unsure about the stability and safety of a substrate then it is always recommended that you get advice. Especially when faced with renovation and restoration projects.

Structural engineers and local councils will be able to asses and give you professional advice before to start to clad any potentially unstable substrate.

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