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We have an Indian sandstone patio with fubared pointing, & have looked on some websites to see how best to re-point, & what to use but there's lots of different ideas.
What's the best way to do it & the best stuff to use for longevity/durability?
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Yes. And there was an extensive thread on here a couple of months ago.
Can't put my finger on it right now though.
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Its been pretty good on our Indian Sandstone patio for 11 years
Used this stuff myself a few weeks ago. I'd recommend it, also helps that is permeable so let water through. If you have an older patio this is a bonus.
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And there was me thinking this was going to a bit more macabre.
also helps that is permeable so let water through.
Not sure if that's good or bad. I wouldv'e thought that water getting through & then freezing/thawing would cause the same problems I've got now.
But I'm no expert!
I was also thinking of putting a sealant on after It's been re-pointed.
vdw840+ is the biz.
I just went for the old fashioned and cheap method as per thread above. 3:1 mortar mix and VERY dry. Used sharp sand and not building sand so looks quite rustic and I wasn't fannying about for ages trying to get a really smooth/tidy finish.
I think the-muffin-man is about to start doing his...