Upkeep is critical in a brick home
to prevent serious damage.

About this Project

If your home is old, the most difficult part of replacing a brick will be finding a matching brick. Chip out a piece and take it to a used brick dealer. Also note the face dimensions of the brick; sizes may vary substantially.

For the work, you will need mortar, a bricklayer's chisel, a heavy hammer or mallet, a trowel, and a tool for striking mortar joints. When working with the hammer and chisel, protect your eyes with goggles or safety glasses and your chisel hand with a leather work glove.

The illustrations in this section show how to replace a full brick. Coat porous bricks (unglazed bricks) with silicone masonry sealer to minimize water absorption and future repairs.