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Best way to attach trellis to brick
What is the correct way to attach a wooden trellis to brick? Should the mounting bolts (screws?) go into the brick or into the mortar between the bricks? What is the best practice?
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What type of mortar should be used for small mortar repair on a 100 year old house?
I've read that one should use a special type of mortar with old brick houses because they expand more - portland mortar vs soft lime.
The recommendation from the NY Landmarks Commission states:
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