Filling hole in brickwork

After removing an old plastic pipe from the wall we now have a hole that's 6 or 7cm wide in the brickwork. What's best to fill this with?

Asked by duncan on 23rd Nov 2022
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"Mortar is the only thing to use outside but block hole up first with a broken brick and backfill the surface so mortar not too thick"
Answered on 23rd Nov 2022 - Member since Aug 2019 - report
"A simple way to repair a hole in brick is to use a silicone caulk or a sealant. You simply need to clean the area first, so that it's free from dirt or brick dust. You can use a stiff brush to do this, or blast compressed air over the affected area."
Answered on 23rd Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"If its a exterior wall using a 4 to 1 sand and cement mix will be sufficient enough. If your doing in the interior pack it and use a filler"
Answered on 23rd Nov 2022 - Member since Oct 2017 - report
"Sand and cement.?mix with sbr And prime up .with it .I.you can put a die with it.to mach up brick work .depends on how much the customer wants to spend"
Answered on 23rd Nov 2022 - Member since Feb 2021 - report
"you can purchase ready mix repair mortar ( sand and cement ) in many diy stores, probably recommend get perhaps the smallest bag. just add water, prepare the surface , plaster the gap and smooth as it dries."
Answered on 26th Nov 2022 - Member since Apr 2019 - report
"I think its best to remove the damaged brick work and replace it with similar bricks so that it does not look unsightly."
Answered on 26th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2019 - report
"Sand and cement would be best as it’s a brick wall"
Answered on 23rd Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"You need to cut out more bricks cutting into the mortar line to have full bricks missing. Most bricklayer will be able to relay full bricks into the opening."
Answered on 27th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
"You will be best just using sand and cement, I would recommend getting some cement die to blend it into the brick so it won’t stand out as much, hope this helps"
Answered on 29th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 - report
"Coarse Sharp Sand and Cement. You should be able to get a 5kg bag of this from your local hardware store."
Answered on 29th Nov 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
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