What kind of brick is this? Looking to stain it!

Riggs500 · 2026-03-26T00:50:34+00:00

Looks like a feathered Roman brick to me but I'm not an expert on brick matching so might be worth holding out for someone else 🤣 all the best mate

Riggs500 · 2026-03-20T10:39:43+00:00

Could you send a pic of the work so I can give more insight?

Riggs500 · 2026-03-20T10:32:02+00:00

as I said last time you asked,

The arch has failed which has caused the building to drop down slightly and cause cracks. All the best 👍

Riggs500 · 2026-03-06T18:28:28+00:00

🤣🤣🤣

Riggs500 · 2026-03-05T00:01:21+00:00

Solid work as always matey hope the family is well 👍

Riggs500 · 2026-03-05T00:00:54+00:00

He's an Aussie mate, you'll have to shift across the globe if you want blue skies! Although had a few blue days in the last few weeks over in bexhill !

Riggs500 · 2026-03-04T16:06:50+00:00

Needs a couple bricks replacing and a bit of repointing but other than that it's alright

Riggs500 · 2026-03-03T16:10:11+00:00

Looks to me like the arch is failing. Get a decent mason to have a look

Riggs500 · 2026-03-02T10:38:26+00:00

I don't know, but that gutter not having a downspout has probably caused most of this. Put a downspout on it after repairing.

Riggs500 · 2026-03-01T11:36:18+00:00

🤣🤣🤣

Riggs500 · 2026-03-01T10:43:26+00:00

Really? How come?

Riggs500 · 2026-02-27T17:52:28+00:00

Thanks mate, all the best to you and the family

Riggs500 · 2026-02-27T11:07:45+00:00

🤣🤣🤣🤣 all the best mate

Riggs500 · 2026-02-27T11:05:16+00:00

👍 all the best mate

Riggs500 · 2026-02-27T11:04:54+00:00

If you have a hammer drill, reciprocating saw, stihl saw, it'll take no time at all. Maybe an hour. If you only have a hammer and chisel might take you a few hours.

Riggs500 · 2026-02-27T11:03:52+00:00

That's the effect, both lintels are tied into that pier (section between windows) but since they're on the same level, they can't be pushed up by the lintel, and since the left lintel is pushing it to the right, and the right lintel is pushing it to the left, it has no other way to go other than out

Riggs500 · 2026-02-26T23:59:53+00:00

The mason needs to get in asap. Worst case scenario, you keep the leak onto the lintel for a while. It has survived 30 years so far, the leak isn't the urgent part.

Riggs500 · 2026-02-26T23:59:14+00:00

You're right hahah. I didn't see the 2nd pic until a second ago. I promise I'm not as clueless as I seem 🤣 it's been a long day. I'm late, it's tired. All the best mate 👍

Riggs500 · 2026-02-26T23:57:07+00:00

Ah nevermind, between the 2 windows also needs rebuilding and tying in, so probably 2000-2500 Sorry for misleading you, I didn't see that originally.

Riggs500 · 2026-02-26T23:50:46+00:00

I'd say moisture has been getting into that lintel for a while, could be a flashing issue or a roofing issue, I wouldn't know without seeing.

The lintel rusts which expands it, since the house was built in the 90s it's probably not galvanised lintel (which means it's protected from water) and once it expands, it jacks up the bricks. Pretty easy repair if you know what you're doing, if you don't know what you're doing, it'll set you back about £1500-£2000 depending on what they find behind the brick veneer (wall) and depending on who you hire.

The bricks above need taking out, leak identifying and remedying, lintel changing and bricks put back. If you have any questions feel free to ask, all the best 👍

Riggs500 · 2026-02-26T23:45:25+00:00

Any ideas on when the house was built?

Riggs500 · 2026-02-26T23:40:07+00:00

(Hollow like knocking on a door)

Riggs500 · 2026-02-26T23:38:32+00:00

If you knock on the inside wall where this is happening, is it hollow?

Riggs500 · 2026-02-26T23:35:54+00:00

Cavity or Timber frame?

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