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Timo26_nms4 Dec 2022 20:51Hello everyone,
We have just insulated and re-clad our older semi-detached house using standard-sized hollow bricks.
Everything has been done properly and is finished. We would like to have all the joints pointed before Christmas so that the house will be complete and, most importantly, so the large scaffolding on the gable can be removed.
In January, we plan to build an extension directly attached to the house, as well as our double garage, and we will also be cladding these with the same type of bricks.
The bricklayer mentioned that if we point the joints now and then point the rest next year, there could be color variations despite using the same manufacturer and color due to differences in temperature and humidity. He said it is best to do all the joint pointing in one go on the same day, once the work is complete.
Is this true, and if so, how significant is the difference?
Best regards from SH
Timo
We have just insulated and re-clad our older semi-detached house using standard-sized hollow bricks.
Everything has been done properly and is finished. We would like to have all the joints pointed before Christmas so that the house will be complete and, most importantly, so the large scaffolding on the gable can be removed.
In January, we plan to build an extension directly attached to the house, as well as our double garage, and we will also be cladding these with the same type of bricks.
The bricklayer mentioned that if we point the joints now and then point the rest next year, there could be color variations despite using the same manufacturer and color due to differences in temperature and humidity. He said it is best to do all the joint pointing in one go on the same day, once the work is complete.
Is this true, and if so, how significant is the difference?
Best regards from SH
Timo
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Osnabruecker4 Dec 2022 21:01It is quite possible that different batches are used, which can lead to color variations.
It’s a matter of weighing whether you are willing to accept possible differences between the various components. These should presumably be separated by a joint or transition, so usually any discrepancy is only noticeable when comparing the parts directly. And often, it’s only noticeable to someone who knows to look for it. So, how particular are you?
Alternatively:
Talk to the jointing contractor; maybe they will bring their own scaffolding. They often have this available.
You can forget about having it ready by January, by the way. Winter is coming, or a wet season, which is not ideal for brickwork or for curing the joints.
It’s a matter of weighing whether you are willing to accept possible differences between the various components. These should presumably be separated by a joint or transition, so usually any discrepancy is only noticeable when comparing the parts directly. And often, it’s only noticeable to someone who knows to look for it. So, how particular are you?
Alternatively:
Talk to the jointing contractor; maybe they will bring their own scaffolding. They often have this available.
You can forget about having it ready by January, by the way. Winter is coming, or a wet season, which is not ideal for brickwork or for curing the joints.
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Timo26_nms12 Dec 2022 15:53Thank you for your reply.
We will leave the scaffolding up for now and take a break until it gets warmer.
It is currently -8 degrees Celsius (17.6°F) here.
Once the weather warms up again, we plan to continue with the facing bricks and then finish by grouting everything.
We will leave the scaffolding up for now and take a break until it gets warmer.
It is currently -8 degrees Celsius (17.6°F) here.
Once the weather warms up again, we plan to continue with the facing bricks and then finish by grouting everything.