How to Repair a Crack in a Brick Fence

Cracks in Mortar

• 1

  Brush the crack with a wire brush to remove any loose particles. Break up loose mortar with a chisel and remove it.

• 2

  Wet the inside of the crack using a garden hose. This will help the mortar set and will ensure that the surface is clean and free of dust.

• 3

  Press mortar into the crack using a jointing tool. Use the jointing too to make the rounded swipe to match the mortar between the other bricks.

• 4

  Wipe away the excess mortar with a trowel.

Replacing Bricks

• 5

  Break up the mortar surrounding the broken brick so the brick will come out easier. Use a hammer and a chisel to chip away at the mortar until it is essentially gone. Remove all of the broken brick.

• 6

  Brush the inside of the hole with a wire brush and blow the hole with compressed air.

• 7

  Wet the inside area with a garden hose.

• 8

  Apply mortar on all four sides of the hole with a trowel. Pack the mortar in tight by pressing the trowel against the mortar.

• 9

  Push a new brick into place and scrape away any excess mortar with a trowel.

• 10

  Shape the mortar surrounding the brick by running a jointing tool into the crevices.