brickwork in My Home& Garden

How do you clean egg off of the brickwork of a house ? Somebody threw an egg on the wall of my house , high up . How can i clean it off. Cheers guys amd gals x ... (Asked by Shaft)
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Use your big shaft....(Answered by Puma Academy)

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whats the going rate ( bricklayers labour ) per m2 for facing brickwork on a new house? ... (Asked by aaroncbcb)
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the going rate for laying bricks on price work is about £350 per 1,000 bricks and there are 60 bricks to a meter square day rate is about £100 -150 per day for a bricklayer and £ 80 - £ 100 for a labourer depending what part of the country you live if its a 1 and 1 gang then the bricklayer will earn a lot more than the labourer if its a 2 and 1 gang (2 bricklayers and one labourer/hod carrier) then its normally an equal split on the money unless they have an agreement between themselves the same would apply if ...(Answered by mick g)

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What is the white staining on brickwork and how is it prevented? On some brickwork after some time, the mortar goes white and stains the bricks, I think it's called salting but I want to know how it's prevented ... (Asked by Louise F)
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It's not from the mortar it's from the bricks themselves, some have a higher salt mix than others or the salt is more visible. It is more noticible in new houses and decreases over time. You can buy products to seal the brickwork which stop the water penetrating, which in theory should also stop the salt seeping out. Best to ask at a builders yard, they know more about this sort of stuff....(Answered by scubasmurf)

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why do old New York buidings have cast iron stars on the brickwork? ... (Asked by Michael Steinberg)
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The stars are steel plate with a bolt attached to a metal rod attached deap into the building. This keeps the front wall from pulling away from the floors and roof....(Answered by len)

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ivy from my neighbours house is spreading onto my brickwork, how can i stop it.? ... (Asked by sue y)
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Cut it off where it crosses your property. Or maybe you can talk to your neighbor. Ivy can get into the mortar of your bricks and break it apart. Oh and just to be on the safe side, before you cut it or spray weed killer on it - you should document it with photos. Just in case your neighbor gets angry......(Answered by Hokie_Pokey)

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How to find out quantity of basic materials required for brickwork and reinforced cement concrete works? ... (Asked by nazafar2001)
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www.Askthisoldhouse.com or go to hardware store in your area they should be able to supply you with the much needed information. Or purchase your self a book about general repairs done around the house. Home improvement 1-2-3 sold at Home depot. It will give to you expert advice on everything. Good Luck! Angus....(Answered by Angus.)

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how can I remove bitchumen/tar from brickwork? ... (Asked by pablo escobedo)
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I don't know what bitchumen is (unless you mean pitch?), but tar can be dissolved with kerosene or diesel fuel. Ventilate well!...(Answered by druid)

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please can anyone tell me how to remove expanding foam from brickwork? ... (Asked by relick)
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get most off by pulling away , the rest ,you can get a foam eater from any DIY store...(Answered by g.m)

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website that shows how to set out brickwork off footings please? I need to describe the steps of setting out brickwork. And transferring levels ... (Asked by My name's MUD)
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not likely...(Answered by witnessprotectionprogram)

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Is there any way to remove sadolin woodstain from brickwork please? ... (Asked by Gilly)
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yes use brick acid from any diy store...(Answered by minty359)

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