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Buknan
06-06-07, 06:57 PM
Hi everyone, I need advice with fixing up my brick wall.
Recently when it rains I've been getting leaks on my ceiling.
I believe the water is coming through my brick wall because I notice there are a lot of cracks on the outside.
I've done some research and I believe I should use thoroseal?
Heres what I think I need to do.
- Mix a 50 lb bag of Thoroseal with 2 gallons of water.
- Use Acryl 60 (2 quarts)
- Mix with 3 parts water (6 quarts)
- Mix Thoroseal mixture with Acryl 60 mixture
- Use a roller to paint my walls
Is this correct? And what should I use to fill the cracks? Is there anything I need to do to prep the wall?
Thanks everyone! Any help is appreciated
Recently when it rains I've been getting leaks on my ceiling.
I believe the water is coming through my brick wall because I notice there are a lot of cracks on the outside.
I've done some research and I believe I should use thoroseal?
Heres what I think I need to do.
- Mix a 50 lb bag of Thoroseal with 2 gallons of water.
- Use Acryl 60 (2 quarts)
- Mix with 3 parts water (6 quarts)
- Mix Thoroseal mixture with Acryl 60 mixture
- Use a roller to paint my walls
Is this correct? And what should I use to fill the cracks? Is there anything I need to do to prep the wall?
Thanks everyone! Any help is appreciated
Buknan
06-06-07, 07:58 PM
Another question! Am I suppose to use that much water? 3.5 gallons total? Won't it be too thin?
Tscarborough
06-06-07, 08:52 PM
It would be rather odd to have water from a leaking brick wall coming through your ceiling. Have you checked your roof?
Buknan
06-07-07, 06:51 AM
Its a 3 story building and the problem is on the 2nd floor near the brick wall =/
Buknan
06-07-07, 10:00 AM
I'm not sure how to edit so I'm gonna post an update-
If the leaking isn't coming from the walls, I just noticed the condition of the wall. The cement holding the bricks together is wearing away. Is the way I described the way to fix this?
If the leaking isn't coming from the walls, I just noticed the condition of the wall. The cement holding the bricks together is wearing away. Is the way I described the way to fix this?
Tscarborough
06-07-07, 02:57 PM
It can be, but you will no longer have a brick wall, you will have a stucco-ish wall and if there are live cracks, the cracks will simply mirror through the thoroseal. A better solution would be to fix any problems causing the wall to crack(if it is), re-point the mortar and apply a clear sealer like Prime-A-Pel 200.
Buknan
06-07-07, 04:23 PM
OOO, the cracks will mirror through the thoroseal? Damn! I already started it on one wall =/
The problem causing the cracks is weathering over the years.
I want to try your solution, what is re-pointing the mortar?
What should I fill the cracks with?
The problem causing the cracks is weathering over the years.
I want to try your solution, what is re-pointing the mortar?
What should I fill the cracks with?
Tscarborough
06-07-07, 06:44 PM
If it is weathering cracks, they are probably dead and will not mirror.