Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - brick walkway removal

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twolfe
08-28-02, 04:47 PM
I have an old brick walkway sitting in about an inch of cement. It's about 60-70 feet long and 2 feet wide. I would like to remove the walkway but somehow keep the bricks for use in a patio that I would like to install. Is this possible? If so, what is the most efficient way? So far I am having the most difficulty removing the mortor from between the bricks. I am using a chisel and hammer. Is there a better way?

Thanks,

Tracy

twelvepole
08-29-02, 01:04 AM
The old lime based mortars were fairly easy to remove with hammer and chisel. It's next to impossible to remove Portland cement mortar from brick.