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Inform Guide: Repairing Traditional Brickwork

A traditional brick building

This INFORM guide describes the most common signs of deterioration, such as efflorescence, spalling and cracks and explain their causes. The guide also offers guidance on repair and maintenance techniques including cleaning brickwork, replacing bricks and repairing decayed pointing.

  • Audiences:

    Planners and Owners, Conservation and Heritage Enthusiasts
  • Date Published:

    01 July 2007
  • Last Updated:

    13 August 2020
  • Publisher:

    Historic Scotland
  • Publication Types:

    Technical, Advice & Guidance, INFORM Guide
  • Format(s):

    Download PDF

    Repairing Brickwork (830.58 KB)
  • Language:

    English

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