What can I do about gaps in the bricks of my home's exterior?

Answer by  primatefreak (1616)

Use a stiff brush to clean gaps in brick. Mix a small batch of mortar according to manufacturer's instructions. Dampen the section (3 ft. x 3 ft) of brick to be repaired.Use a trowel to fill vertical gaps with mortar then fill horizontal gaps. Smooth the new mortar with a finishing tool called a brick jointer. It's that easy.

Answer by  dwmarkel (142)

These gaps should be sealed to ensure the watertight exterior. You can seal them with mortar mixed to match the current mortar, or your can use caulking.

Answer by  eyeguy (3760)

You can inject an acrylic product into the seams with a chaulking gun. Make sure to use a high quality product that is sturdy and flexible.

Answer by  Islandgirl123 (11)

I have sealed my exterior brick with Thompson's water seal. It is very easy to apply. I used an empty weed killer spray bottle filled with the water-to-sealant mixture as per the manufacturer's directions. Once the sealer has dried, the brick surfaces seem to have a slight sheen to them.

Answer by  lgk (2426)

For small gaps, a bit of putty, for medium to large gaps, there is a type of mesh you can buy with the putty to seal them.

Answer by  SGividen (652)

Talk to a home repair specialists for recommendations. There are variety of sealants and fillers available at home repair stores to fill in gaps and block against water damage. You can also consider applying new siding or replacing the bricks that may be damaged and creating the gaps in your home's exterior.