>suggestions to solve:
1. new brick and 100 year old brick and mortar do not match
2. old brick is porous and deteriorating rapidly
3. edge of cement landing is breaking away
...products or ideas to help me solve these problems?>

1.Salvaged.brick.to.match.the.original.can.often.be.found.(though.usually.not.
without.some.dedication.&.energy.Do.you.live.anywhere.near.Norristown,PA?Morta
r.can.be.matched.exactly..Allow.$500-$600.
2.Andek.Corp.,a.wonderful.chemical.company.in.Moorestown,NJ([log in to unmask])
.manufacturers.penetrant.hardeners.that.will.soak.into.the.brick.and.arrest.fu
rther.deterioration.
3.Edges.of.cement.landings.are.inherently.very.weak..Best.to.use.fine.and.coar
se.aggregates.mixed.in.with.the.cement.:)Seriously,many.companies.make.suitabl
e.horizontal.patching.materials.that.can.be.doctored.by.an.experienced.concret
e-repair-craftsperson.to.closely.match.the.original.landing.

Good.luck

John.Mascaro


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