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How to fix cracked bricks?

otnimus1
Finding My Feet

How to fix cracked bricks?

Hi community, my question isn't particularly related to garage but it happens that I'm replacing garage door.

 

I will get my garage door replaced and I just noticed that there are some cracks on the brick where the door is attached to. I hope the installer will make the right judgement on what to do but I would like to get your opinion for my own education.

 

As shown in the photo, there are some cracks on the bricks as marked in red. I know the bracket will be replaced but I don't know if any of existing hole will be used. Regardless the bolt will be attached on new hole or existing hole, do I need to do something about the cracks? If so, what should I do?

 

Would it do any good/difference if I patch/fill the hole with Ramset UltraFix? Or is there any other products that is more suitable for this? Thank you.

 

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AlanM52
Amassing an Audience

Re: How to fix cracked bricks?

Hi @otnimus1,

 

Thanks for the photos and we can see there are no structural issues but... I am still dumfounded by the amount of brickwork damage likely caused by  very aggressive masonry drilling. Good idea by @R4addZ to possibly use chem anchors.

Hopefully it will all work out OK.

 

Cheers

 

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