It can be nerve-wracking to see cracks form in the masonry and mortar joints of your brick wall. These cracks can quickly worsen and it may even appear like your wall is being torn apart. When this happens, a lot of property owners will need to decide whether it is better to get the wall stitch repaired or if it might be best to demolish and rebuild the entire wall.
For most, stitch wall repairs are a much more attractive option. Not only is this restoration process a lot more affordable, but it is also quicker and doesn’t cause as much disturbance.
If you are considering stitch wall repair then you might be concerned about the efficiency of this repair method. Will stitch repair be a permanent solution or is it only going to offer temporary results? Let’s take a look.
What is Brick Wall Stitch Repair?
This type of repair method is also known as crack stitching. With this repair, bars are grounded into the bed joint to overlap the cracks in the wall. The repair method works similarly to stitching a cloth with the metal bars acting as ‘thread’ to hold the bricks together. The metal bars are then concealed with fresh mortar. This mortar also adds to the strength of the repair since it seals up the wall again while concealing the metal bars. Professionals also work carefully to match the new mortar colour with your current mortar so there will be no sign of the repair work when the project is done.
Is Crac Stitching Effective?
This method is surprisingly effective. The metal rods will lend strength to the wall for as long as they are in place. They will reinforce the wall and keep bricks in line while keeping the wall from tearing apart any further. This repair method can offer permanent results and will keep the cracks from resurfacing over many years. The metal rods used inside the walls are also unlikely to rust since they are properly covered up with mortar. This layer keeps moisture from entering the wall so it won’t make contact with the metal rods.
On What Walls Can Brick Wall Stitch Repair be Used
Brick wall stitch repair can be used on any type of brick wall that has masonry in the mortar bed joints. The method won’t be suitable for interlocking brick types because, with these types of walls, there is nowhere to place the metal rods. It also isn’t a suitable method for brick walls covered in cement plaster.
Crack stitching can be used on old and brick wall structures and is a suitable repair method for building exteriors that are exposed to natural elements like wind, water and hail.
This repair method can be used no matter what the underlying cause of the cracks might be but might not be effective for buildings with extreme foundational issues since new cracks will only resurface in other parts of the wall.
Professional Brick Wall Stitch Repair in Melbourne
There is no need to tear down and rebuild an entire wall just because a couple of cracks are forming along the bed joints. With professional brick wall stitch repair in Melbourne, your walls can be fully restored. At We Fix Walls, we specialize in these types of repairs. When our repair team is done, the walls will look beautiful again and the repair job will be done inconspicuously so no trace of repair work or previous damage can be detected. Give our company a call to find out more about our crack stitch repair services.
