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Flint/rubble garden wall damaged by ivy and weather
Anonymous user 19/06/2025 - 9.02 AM
We have a fairly high garden wall made of what looks like smallish flint and lime mortar. The mortar has become crumbly due to ivy and some stones have fallen out. What would be the best way of repairing this - lime wash to harden and lime mortar? I can provide photos. Or building a brick wall in front ... ?
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MJLbuilders
Rating: 5 out of 5
Remove Ivy Carefully – Make sure to dig out roots as well, Clean Out Loose Mortar – Rake out all crumbly lime mortar to a good depth (25–40mm ideally) Reset Any Loose Flint – Re-bed flints that have fallen out with NHL 3.5 lime mortar (for external work) Repoint Using Lime Mortar – Use a pointing mix (often 1 part NHL 3.5 to 2.5 parts sharp sand) (Optional) Limewash Application – A traditional limewash can help bind loose particles and provide some protection, though it’s not a substitute for solid repointing.
Answered23 June 2025
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Michael Dunne
Rating: 5 out of 5
Would need to see photos to see if it’s worth repairing to be honest and wether it’s retaining or not
Answered23 June 2025
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