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Start Shopping  How to Repair Brick and Block Foundations  Most
often, the cause of damage to brick foundations is cracked
mortar. If the damaged area is manageable, a do-it-yourselfer
can easily perform the necessary repairs. Bricks were once used
extensively to construct foundations. Today, however, if a
foundation doesn't consist of concrete, it's probably
constructed of concrete block. In either case, brick and block
have one thing in common: They're joined together with mortar.
Unfortunately, over time, mortar deteriorates. Cracked and
deteriorating mortar joints aren't only unsightly, but they also
diminish the integrity of the surface and can allow water to get
behind the brick or block, causing major damage. You prevent
this problem by tuck-pointing the brick or block foundation,
which means removing and replacing